Production Worker (Etcher - 2nd Shift)
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 an Etcher to join our Howmet Casting located in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Midnight Shift are Sunday Night - Thursday Night 10:30p - 7:00a. Training would occur Monday - Friday 6:30A - 3:00P. New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: $24.79; After 12 Months: $27.35 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. POSITION OVERVIEW Etcher's are responsible to dipping the castings in a chemical sequence to clean the metal. This is a certified position requiring 400 hours of training.
Requirements
- 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.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Must be able to work flexible hours including night and weekends with little advanced notice
- Experience working with chemicals a plus
- Must be able to (after proper training) pass a Level I certification test after 420 hours.
- Must pass a visual exam.
Responsibilities
- Tests acid to ensure its strength is with in specifications using test plates at the beginning of each shift.
- Loads castings into racks and baskets to prepare parts for the etching process.
- Dips racks/baskets into ferric acid and water tanks to prep grain for inspection.
- Unloads parts from the racks/baskets to get them ready to be oven dried.
- Places parts into the hot air oven to dry for inspection.
- Records data on parts for company records using the Lot Trace System.
- Replaces acid to maintain acid strength using pumps and drums when the acid is weak.
- Swabs rework parts to ensure that acid solutions can adhere to the parts using a swab and ferric acid solution when rework parts arrive on etch line.
- Verifies the number of parts to ensure it matches the ticket in the Lot Trace System.
- Moves parts to crystal verification to continue the flow of the parts.
- Must become certified to remain in position
- Assuring all equipment are in proper working condition.
- Performing system capability checks as specified in the prescribed method display board
- Operator must score 100% on the practical test
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
