Production Worker (Melter Technician - Weekend Nights Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Dover, NJ

37d•$24 - $26•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 a Melter Tech to join our Howmet Alloy plant in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Weekend Nights Shift position are (Friday Night, Saturday Night and Sunday night 6PM-630AM) Training on Days (M-F 6:00A - 2:30P) for several months The Melter Technician's role is to Charge, operate, maintain, and clean melting and related equipment in accordance with Vacuum Alloy Manufacturing Process documented procedures and are responsible for daily operation of the vacuum furnaces.

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.
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
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.
Must successfully complete Melter's training and certification within prescribed timeframe.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and can read, write, and comprehend English.
This position requires a satisfactory vision exam, passing Jaeger J1 at not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) in at least one eye, natural or corrected
Must pass all physical requirements which includes use of a respirator, mobile equipment including overhead cranes
Be able to understand complex written instructions
Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations
Must be able to perform basic operation of a PC

Nice To Haves

Able to work flexible hours including night and weekends with little advanced notice
Have ability to troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

Melting unit operation (pumps blower's etc.)
Monitor operation of equipment and perform adjustments as needed to insure equipment effectiveness
Furnish Lab prelim requirements
Document and maintain accurate records and logs
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
Perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment
Install, remove, and monitor operation of preheat torches
Follow all Melting techniques (Al's, Melt Practices)
Perform metal weighing of additions (if qualified) and verify prelim additions are correct
Some data entry of melt card/log required
May be required to assist on multiple furnaces during a workday
Perform coil changes which will include confined space, LTV and operating the overhead crane to remove and install coils
Perform emergency and remedial procedures which may arise during the melting process
Spout and entry changes
Run the tube cleaner and keep area clean
Hot top molds and clean molds as required
Any other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Supervision
Assist in the training of new team members as needed
After training must be capable of running the "A", "B", "C" and W units.
Must successfully complete Melter's training and certification within prescribed timeframe.
Coordinate shift and shift-to-shift communication activities during furnace changes, with melt team and maintenance
Record the progression of furnace changes on furnace change sheet and report any problems encountered to shift team leader
Pass on status of furnace change to the next shift melt team members and supervision
Complete furnace change safety audits:
Confined Space
Fall Protection
Lockout/Tag Out/Verify
Respirator Inspections
Be accountable for the timely completion of furnace changes
Have all furnace changes supplies in assigned furnace change cabinet immediately following a furnace change
Order any supplies that are not in stockroom (breathable air, out of stock items).