Production Worker (Wax Machine Operator - 2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace • Dover, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Wax Machine Operator for its Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The operator injects wax or plastic patterns using automatic fixed-cycle power injection machines, prepares patterns for inspection, visually checks injected patterns for quality, and removes flash from solid patterns at the press. The role involves internal interaction with engineering, quality, and other members of the wax departments.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Training may take place on day shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for several months. The stated starting hourly rate is $24.04, increasing to $26.69 after 12 months, with an hourly shift premium while assigned to an off-shift.

The work requires standing for up to eight hours and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Employees must follow environmental, health, and safety requirements, use required personal protective equipment, report work-related injuries and concerns, and attend EHS training. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship and relocation benefits are not available. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover, New Jersey. Employment offers are conditioned on the ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
• Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover, New Jersey.
• Ability to stand for up to eight hours and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform highly detailed and highly repetitive work.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or two automatic fixed-cycle power injection machines to repeatedly inject wax or plastic patterns.
• Prepare patterns for inspection by cleaning the core print area and identifying the pattern.
• Visually inspect injected patterns for quality.
• Deflash solid patterns at the press.
• Assist in implementing EHS values, policies, and principles; comply with applicable EHS regulations; wear required PPE; report job-related illness, injuries, and safety, health, or environmental concerns; and attend EHS training.
• Interact with engineering, quality, and other members of the wax departments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Matching 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Performance pay bonus.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free local gym membership.
• Other discounted benefits.
• Hourly shift premium while assigned to an off-shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED