Production Worker; Advanced Manufacturing Workcell Weekend Days Shift

Production Worker (Advanced Manufacturing Workcell Weekend Days Shift)

Dover, NJ, United States (On-site)

• Job Identification 118051
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 06/18/2026, 04:00 AM
• 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 Aerospace is currently looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Workcell Operator to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey.

The work hours for this Weekend Days position will be Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Training will be on 1st Shift Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: $25.66 per hour. After 12 months: $28.31 per hour.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Run water jets, 4/5 axis CNC’s, rise and fall grinders, and super polishing operations.
• Properly load and set up tooling (fixtures) and load castings into 6‑point nests and verify fitment.
• Set up and operate vibratory equipment.
• Use a profilometer to inspect surface finish per job instruction.
• Sieve media per activity instruction in order to maintain optimal quality.
• Perform 100% inspection as required per job instruction.
• Properly set tools (end mills).
• Identify fixture wear and tooling wear.
• Follow product criteria to ensure quality castings.
• Respond to non‑conforming castings by adjusting feed rates, speeds, and offsets.

• Assist in implementing EHS values and policy statements and associated principles.
• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Report all job‑related illnesses and injuries.
• Report safety, health and environmental concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EHS training.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.
• No relocation benefit offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Dover, NJ.

Preferred Knowledge

• Ability to read product blueprints.
• Experience working with CNC’s.
• Experience milling high‑performance super alloys.
• 1–3 years in an engineering or manufacturing environment including hands‑on experience evaluating automated equipment and processes and solving automated equipment issues.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Experience in a production environment.
• Familiar with TPM.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• PC literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Experience using industrial controllers.
• Good methodical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment and related issues.
• Organized with discipline to solve problems with permanent solutions.

Physical Demands / Equipment Used

• Computer and related hardware.
• Manufacturing environment.

Benefits include:

• Paid vacation each year based on length of service.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan each pay period.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits upon hire.
• Employee life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition assistance program.
• Free fitness center membership.

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.