Production Worker (Wax Machine Operator - 2nd Shift)
About The Position
Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Wax Machine Operator for its Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The role is responsible for injecting wax patterns in the wax department. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; training may take place on the day shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for several months. An hourly shift premium applies while assigned to an off-shift. The listed starting hourly rate is $24.04, increasing to $26.69 after 12 months. The operator repeatedly injects wax or plastic patterns using one or two automatic, fixed-cycle power injection machines. The operator prepares patterns for inspection by cleaning the core-print area and identifying each pattern, visually inspects injected patterns for quality, and deflashes solid patterns at the press. The role works with engineering, quality, and other members of the wax departments. Employees are expected to support environmental, health, and safety policies; follow applicable department, facility, corporate, and regulatory requirements; wear required personal protective equipment; promptly report job-related illness, injuries, and safety, health, or environmental concerns; and attend EHS training. Physical demands include standing for up to eight hours and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The position involves access to export-controlled items, and employment offers depend on the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access. No relocation benefit is offered, and only candidates residing within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey, will be considered. A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required. The preferred qualification is the ability to perform highly detailed, highly repetitive work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items is a condition of an employment offer.
- Reside within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey; candidates outside this radius will not be considered.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of standing up to eight hours and occasional lifting of 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.
- Support implementation of EHS values, policies, and principles; comply with applicable EHS regulations; wear required PPE; report job-related illness or injuries and safety, health, or environmental concerns; and attend EHS training.
- Interact with engineering, quality, and other members of the wax departments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
- Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Paid holidays and vacation time.
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
- Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
- Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
- Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness programs and a free local gym membership through the EAP.
- Performance pay bonus.
- Shift premium while assigned to an off-shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
