Wax Level II Inspector (2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Rockaway Township, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Wax Level II Inspector for its Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The role monitors wax-cluster quality to ensure compliance with internal and Wax Manual specifications. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; training takes place Monday through Friday on first shift. An hourly shift premium applies while assigned to an off-shift. The inspector checks wax assemblies and molds against work instructions and product criteria, records and communicates defects, audits in-process work, and supports quality and continuous improvement across the wax cell. The position reports to the Wax Group Leader and may assist with developing and training operators. Employees must follow applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet ITAR U.S.-person requirements. The employer states that it does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance and will consider candidates residing within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must meet ITAR U.S.-person requirements: U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
Must reside within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey; relocation assistance is not offered.
Read, write, and understand English.
Pass a visual acuity test at Jaeger 1 at 12 inches.
Computer literate.
Complete classroom training and pass written and practical exams per WM1608.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Quality department.
At least 2 years of Wax Workcell experience or equivalent.
A can-do attitude and positive interaction skills with peers, supervisors, and engineering.
Good judgment and ability to communicate with all areas of the wax department and engineering.
Experience using computer programs, including email.
Positive interaction skills when providing feedback to peers.
Good comprehension of wax quality requirements.
Demonstrated skill in both DS and EQ.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and follow work instructions, activity instructions, and product criteria.
Visually inspect all assemblies for defects or non-compliance with specifications and mark assemblies to identify defects.
Record defect data in the plant’s computerized visual inspection system.
Provide feedback to wax department supervisors and operators about assembly quality; audit in-process work and provide feedback to operators.
Inspect clusters according to activity instructions and product criteria, and ensure the quality of molds entering Monoshell.
Assist operators with skill development and train and onboard new setup and inspection operators.
Participate in continuous improvement and perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Ensure compliance with product criteria for work processed in the wax cell, including core preparation, injection, inspection, gating, parts, pinning, and assembly.
Initiate the help chain for potential deviations.
Inspect every mold’s seals for pinholes, undercuts, negative welds, blisters, gaps, and other defects.
Visually check every mold for obvious defects, including braces, broken patterns, and cleanliness.
Comply with EHS rules, attend EHS training, wear required PPE, and report job-related injuries, illnesses, and safety, health, or environmental concerns.

Benefits

Paid vacation based on length of service.
13 paid holidays per year.
401(k) retirement savings plan with potential employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits offered upon hire.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
Employee life insurance and disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
Free fitness center membership.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.