Production Worker (Rough Sandblaster - 2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Dover, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Rough Sandblaster for Howmet Casting in Dover, New Jersey. The role uses sandblasting and related equipment to clean and finish metal castings, remove scale, foreign material, discoloration, and smooth small imperfections. The position works the afternoon shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; training is conducted on day shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. An hourly shift premium applies while assigned to an off-shift. The starting hourly rate is $23.58, increasing to $26.33 after 12 months. The role requires compliance with environmental, health, and safety rules, including use of required personal protective equipment, timely reporting of job-related injuries or concerns, and attendance at EHS training. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment subject to seasonal temperatures and involves frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship and relocation benefits are not available. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey, will be considered. The position involves access to export-controlled items, so employment is conditioned on the ability to lawfully obtain access.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover, New Jersey.
Ability to frequently stand, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate sandblast, tumbling, vibratory, or REM equipment to clean metal castings and produce smooth surfaces.
Work and communicate effectively with team members.
Maintain production counts and other required records.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace.
Follow applicable safety rules and work safely.
Verify that equipment calibration stickers are current and equipment is in acceptable condition.
Verify routers are correct before working on castings.
Assist with implementation of EHS values, policies, and principles; comply with applicable EHS regulations.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Report job-related illnesses and injuries, and promptly report safety, health, or environmental concerns to a supervisor.
Attend all EHS training.

Benefits

Paid vacation based on length of service
13 paid holidays per year
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with possible company matching of a percentage of pretax contributions
Employer contributions to the Retirement Savings Plan each pay period
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits offered upon hire
Employee life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition assistance program
Free fitness center membership
Hourly shift premium while assigned to an off-shift