Production Worker; Grinder - 2nd Shift

Job Information

• Job Identification: 115983
• Job Category:
  Operations
• Posting Date: 02/04/2026, 04:31 PM
• Locations: 9 Roy Street, Dover, NJ, , US (On-site)
• 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 for a Grinder to join our Howmet Casting plant located in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Midnight Shift position are Monday to Friday 3PM-11PM. Training would be Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM for several months.

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 benefits include:
Paid vacation each year (based on length of service); 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (employer may match a percentage of pre-tax contributions);
Employer contribution to Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period;
Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits upon hire;
Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program;
Free fitness center membership.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position removes gating from the castings to customer specs using a grinding belt and grinding machine.

* Assist in the implementation of EHS values and policy statements and accompanying principles.

* Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.

* Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

* Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).

* Report safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.

* Attend all EHS training.

* Effectively work and communicate with other team members to provide products and services of the highest quality and reliability in total conformance with customer expectations.

* Maintains records as required.

* Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.

* Follows all applicable safety rules and works in a safe manner at all times.

* Responsible for verifying calibration stickers.

* Performs other duties as assigned by supervision and as needed.

* Responsible for performing set-ups as needed.

* Verifies dimensional accuracy of parts being machined or ground by taking quality measurements and making adjustments to jigs, fixtures, or machines. Must be able to use gauges to verify dimensions.

* 95% of the time requires pinch grip, continuous wrist and elbow movement, under general high force.

* Performs belting, stoning, buffing operations to remove visual imperfections.

* Responsible for verifying routers before working parts.

This position has frequent internal contact with quality and engineering, as well as people in other jobs. Grinders do not have much external contact.

Grinders do not have any direct reports.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates residing within 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Manually dexterity and above average hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail
• Basic math skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Use of:
  Double end grinders, abrasive cutting disk, handheld grinders, chop saw, back stand abrasive belt grinder, surface grinder, and Cincinnati CNC, water jet, marking units and sand blast equipment.
• Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent standing in a manufacturing/factory environment.

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