Aerospace Company Expansion to Bring 200 Jobs to Morristown
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Aerospace Company Expansion to Bring 200 Jobs to Morristown

Posted on June 17, 2025

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) – One of Hamblen County’s largest employers, Howmet Aerospace Inc., is expanding, bringing more than 200 jobs to the area.

It marks the company’s second expansion in less than a year. In July of 2024, Howmet announced a 50-position expansion. Now, another 217 jobs will be coming to Morristown.

Howett is a Pittsburg, Pennsylvania-headquartered company that manufactures components for jet engines and other aerospace technologies.

“Howmet Aerospace’s Morristown operations play a critical role in enabling the next generation of quieter, cleaner, more efficient engines and power generation,” President of Engine Products Merrick Murphy said. “We couldn’t be more excited to continue to grow in East Tennessee with the assistance of our tremendous state, local and regional partners.”

Currently, Howett employs more than 1,000 people in Hamblen County.

Story courtesy of our news partner WVLT

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