Production Worker (FPI Rework Operator - 2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Dover, 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 dimensional inspection and repair of castings and visual inspection to customer specifications. 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 rate is $25.00 per hour, increasing to $27.71 per hour after 12 months, with an hourly shift premium while assigned to an off shift. The operator performs visual inspections, finishing and repair operations, and dimensional checks using specified tools and methods. The position requires following customer instructions and safety requirements, maintaining production records and a clean work area, and working with quality, engineering, and other team members. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment and includes frequent sitting and/or standing and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Ability to read and understand finishing visual instructions.
Ability to pass a written visual test.

Nice To Haves

Good visual accuracy.
Strong hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

Perform 100% visual inspections as required by job instructions and pass a written visual test.
Use belting, stoning, and buffing to remove visual and FPI imperfections that exceed customer specifications.
Perform spot FPI tests to verify that 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 provide products and services that meet customer expectations.
Maintain required records.
Keep the work area clean, orderly, and safe; follow applicable safety rules and work safely.
Verify calibration stickers and ensure routers are correct before beginning a job.
Operate electronic gauges as required.
Read and understand finishing visual instructions.
Assist with implementation of EHS values, policies, and principles; comply with applicable EHS regulations; wear required PPE; report job-related illnesses, injuries, and safety, health, or environmental concerns; and attend EHS training.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision.