Group Leader- Technical (2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace • Dover, NJ

1d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets. Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for a Technical Group Leader to join our Howmet Casting located in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Afternoon Shift are Monday to Friday 230PM-11PM Training would be Monday - Friday 6:00a - 2:30p for several months Position will receive an hourly "shift premium" while assigned to an off-shift Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership. Anticipated Pay Range: $35.00- $40.00 per hour. Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc. Job Summary Supervise, troubleshoot, and communicate problems to Maintenance Manager, train and assist colleagues as needed and schedule department to meet daily requirements. Environmental Health and Safety Responsibilities Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Corp EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles. Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations. Wear all required personal protective equipment. Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook). Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner. Attend all EH&S training Essential Job Functions The ability to ensure strong maintenance leadership in the efforts to increase manufacturing throughput (T), while decreasing maintenance inventory (I) and operating expense (OE). Promote and drive PM, TPM, and TEM efforts to meet operational goals and objectives. Promote communication through all levels of the organization with major emphasis within the team, across the teams and off shift supervisors. Span of control is typically one shift; however work will be scheduled for all shifts. Rotational assignments across shifts will be required in order to foster continuous improvement and employee development. Administer fair and consistent application of the employee guidebook. Establish an environment for motivation and involvement, through strong leadership, which provides the support and training to develop a team member’s ability to efficiently complete assignments. Provide direction to the team in terms of goals, tasks, standards and delegation. Communicate and provide support to team members in terms of company goals, customer satisfaction, business environment, quality and productivity standards, problems and successes. Measure and acknowledge the performance of the team as a whole, as well as the individual performance of team members. Give work assignments (to all crafts) and ensures compliance to the Work Schedule. Follows-up on work assignments to ensure work orders get completed.

Requirements

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
• Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Two years in plant maintenance

Nice To Haves

• Seminars and training in supervision, communications, and ongoing improvement programs (IPM, Synchronous Manufacturing
• Knowledge of high vacuum systems and induction furnaces
• Must be able to coach and counsel team members
• Provide technical expertise and training in all maintenance related skills
• 5 years’ experience in a previous leadership role
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise, troubleshoot, and communicate problems to Maintenance Manager
• Train and assist colleagues as needed and schedule department to meet daily requirements
• Assist in the implementation of Howmet Corp EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook)
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner
• Attend all EH&S training
• Ensure strong maintenance leadership in the efforts to increase manufacturing throughput (T), while decreasing maintenance inventory (I) and operating expense (OE)
• Promote and drive PM, TPM, and TEM efforts to meet operational goals and objectives
• Promote communication through all levels of the organization with major emphasis within the team, across the teams and off shift supervisors
• Administer fair and consistent application of the employee guidebook
• Establish an environment for motivation and involvement, through strong leadership, which provides the support and training to develop a team member’s ability to efficiently complete assignments
• Provide direction to the team in terms of goals, tasks, standards and delegation
• Communicate and provide support to team members in terms of company goals, customer satisfaction, business environment, quality and productivity standards, problems and successes
• Measure and acknowledge the performance of the team as a whole, as well as the individual performance of team members
• Give work assignments (to all crafts) and ensures compliance to the Work Schedule
• Follows-up on work assignments to ensure work orders get completed

Benefits

• Paid vacation each year, based on length of service
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire
• Employee Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Free fitness center membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees