Production Worker; Etcher - 2nd Shift

Job Info

• Job Identification: 114899
• Job Category: Operations
• Posting Date: 10/28/2025, 04:00 AM
• Locations: 9 Roy Street, Dover, NJ, , US
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability: None
• Export-Controlled Data: This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel‑efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment‑cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries.

Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air‑melted nickel‑ and cobalt‑based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high‑technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking an Etcher to join our Howmet Casting located in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Midnight Shift are Sunday Night - Thursday Night 10:30p - 7:00a. Training would occur Monday - Friday 6:30A - 3:00P.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: $
24.79
;
After 12 Months: $27.35

Position will receive an hourly 'shift premium' while assigned to an off‑shift.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include:
Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre‑tax contributions;
Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period;
Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire;
Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program;
Free fitness center membership.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Etcher's are responsible to dipping the castings in a chemical sequence to clean the metal. This is a certified position requiring 400 hours of training.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Alcoa/Howmet's EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Report all job related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook).
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EH&S training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Tests acid to ensure its strength is with in specifications using test plates at the beginning of each shift.
• Loads castings into racks and baskets to prepare parts for the etching process.
• Dips racks/baskets into ferric acid and water tanks to prep grain for inspection.
• Unloads parts from the racks/baskets to get them ready to be oven dried.li>
• Places parts into the hot air oven to dry for inspection.
• Records data on parts for company records using the Lot Trace System.
• Replaces acid to maintain acid strength using pumps and drums when the acid is weak.
• Swabs rework parts to ensure that acid solutions can adhere to the parts using a swab and ferric acid solution when rework parts arrive on etch line.
• Verifies the number of parts to ensure it matches the ticket in the Lot Trace System.
• Moves parts to crystal verification to continue the flow of the parts.
• Must become certified to remain in position.
• Assuring all equipment are in proper working condition.
• Performing system capability checks as specified in the prescribed method display board.
• Operator must score 100% on the practical test.

INTERPERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Has daily contact with employees in their own and other departments as well as management in other departments. Occasional contact is had with business representatives as well as auditors.

SUPERVISION

Under the direct supervision of the shift group…