Production Worker (FPI Rework Operator - 2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Rockaway Township, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring an FPI Rework Operator for its Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The role involves dimensionally inspecting and repairing castings and visually inspecting them to customer specifications. Operators perform finishing and repair work to remove visual and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) imperfections, verify defect removal, and ensure products meet quality requirements. The regular afternoon shift is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Training takes place on day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for several weeks. The starting hourly rate is $25.00, increasing to $27.71 after 12 months, with an hourly shift premium while assigned to an off shift. The position works in a manufacturing environment and includes frequent sitting and/or standing, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Operators use gauges, hand guns, belt machines, and other measurement and finishing tools. The role requires compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies, use of required personal protective equipment, and reporting safety concerns, illnesses, and injuries. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation benefits are not available, and candidates residing within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey, will be considered. Access to export-controlled items is required, and employment offers depend on an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain that access.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Read and understand finishing visual instructions.
Pass a written visual test.
Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover, New Jersey; relocation benefits are not offered.

Nice To Haves

Good visual accuracy.
Strong hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

Perform 100% visual inspection as required by job instructions and pass a written visual test.
Perform belting, stoning, and buffing to remove visual and FPI imperfections beyond customer specifications.
Perform spot FPI tests to confirm defects have been removed.
Maintain visual integrity and gauge and repair pitch, chord width, and trailing-edge thickness.
Dimensionally inspect and repair castings using methods such as hammering, arboring, twisting, stoning, belting, buffing, and drilling.
Work and communicate effectively with team members to deliver products and services that meet customer quality and reliability expectations.
Maintain required records.
Keep the work area clean, orderly, and safe; follow applicable safety rules.
Verify calibration stickers.
Operate electronic gauges as required.
Read and understand finishing visual instructions.
Verify routers are correct before working on a job.
Attend required EHS training, wear required PPE, comply with EHS regulations, and report job-related illnesses, injuries, and safety, health, or environmental concerns.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
Paid holidays
Vacation time
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
Tuition assistance
Professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness programs
Performance pay bonus
Shift premium
Discounted benefits
Free local gym membership through the EAP