Production Worker; Etcher - 2nd Shift

Production Worker (Etcher – 2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.

Etchers are responsible for dipping castings into a chemical sequence to clean the metal. The role is certified and requires 400 hours of training.

Midnight Shift – Sunday night through Thursday night, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Training is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Hourly rate: $24.79 on start, $27.35 after 12 months
• Shift premium for off‑shift assignment
• Paid vacation based on length of service
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision benefits upon hire
• Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program
• Free fitness center membership

• Test acid strength with test plates at the start of each shift
• Load castings into racks and baskets for etching preparation
• Dip racks/baskets in ferric acid and water tanks; inspect for grain quality
• Unload parts for oven drying; place into hot air oven for inspection
• Record data on parts using the Lot Trace System
• Replace acid to maintain strength, pumping and drumming as needed
• Swab rework parts with ferric acid solution and verify adherence
• Verify part counts against Lot Trace ticket; move parts to crystal verification
• Ensure all equipment is in proper working condition and perform system capability checks
• Score 100 % on the practical certification test
• Become certified to remain in the position; maintain ability to perform required tasks

• Assist in implementing Alcoa/Howmet EHS policies and principles
• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EH&S regulations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment
• Report all job‑related illnesses, injuries and safety concerns promptly
• Attend all EH&S training sessions

• Access to export‑controlled items; employment offers conditioned on lawful access
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; verification required at hire (no visa sponsorship)
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Residency within 50 miles of Dover, NJ (no relocation benefit)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with little notice
• Experience working with chemicals (a plus)
• Pass Level I certification test after 420 hours of training
• Pass a visual exam

• Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds
• Hot manufacturing work environment

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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