Description

Now Hiring: Dip Utility - Aerospace Manufacturing | $18/hr + $2.10 Shift Differential | Wickliffe, OH | Contract-to-Hire

Hours & Shifts
Location: Wickliffe, OH
Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Optional "Off Work Week" Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) rotating days/weekends

Pay & Structure

• Base Pay: $18.00/hour
• Shift Premium: Additional $2.10/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Contract-to-hire after 90 calendar days
• 30-minute unpaid lunch (becomes paid once hired in)

Benefits After Hire

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (no premium increase in 8 years)
• 401(k) - Two plan options available
• Quarterly cash bonus eligibility
• Ten paid holidays
• Vacation time
• All PPE provided (you provide your own steel-toed boots)

Job Summary

This is a physically demanding, detail-oriented role in a high-precision aerospace production environment. As a Dip Utility team member, you will work directly with advanced mold prep and coating systems for aerospace castings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare molds for robot dipping using manual washing and setup processes
• Operate sandblasting equipment, rotary and Shell-O-Matic sanders
• Remove scrap from slurry mixes and etch tanks
• Maintain and clean the dip room, mold prep area, and ceramic storage
• Perform data entry and verify order accuracy in ERP systems
• Notify process control teams when issues arise
• Enter production data and complete paperwork accurately
• Train to relieve robot operators and foundry workers for breaks and coverage
• Become licensed to operate a tow motor (training provided)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of stable manufacturing or industrial experience
• Must be able to stand, bend, lift, and work in hot/dry conditions
• Comfortable working in confined spaces
• Capable of working up to 12-hour shifts
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow complex work instructions
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid birth certificate or passport and high school diploma on Day 1 - no exceptions
• Open to working overtime and weekends

Work Environment & Culture

This is a high-performance, highly structured manufacturing environment. Employees are expected to be punctual, serious about their work, and committed to long-term employment. Those who succeed are rewarded with cross-training, promotions, and steady employment in a facility that values safety, precision, and teamwork.

Orientation & Interview Process:

• On-site interview with HR and supervisors
• If offered, candidates must complete drug screen and background check in advance
• Paid orientation typically scheduled on Mondays
• Training starts the following day

Important Note: This is a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow strict procedures are essential.

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