Production Worker; Metal Utility Operator 3rd shift

Production Worker (Metal Utility Operator 3rd shift)

Dover, NJ, United States (On-site)

• Job Identification 118070
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 06/20/2026, 04:00 AM
• Locations 9 Roy Street, Dover, NJ, , US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• 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 Metal Utility Operator to join our Howmet Casting located in Dover, New Jersey.

The work hours for this Midnight Shift position are Sunday Night to Thursday Night 10:30PM-6:30AM.

Training on 1st Shift Monday‑Friday 6:30AM-2:30PM.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: $25.00; after 12 months: $27.71.

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

Benefits include comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program (free local gym membership), and other discounted benefits.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Work cell Operators dimensionally inspect and repair castings and visually inspect castings to customer specifications.

• 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 illnesses and injuries per the Employee Handbook.
• Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EHS training.

• Perform 100% visual inspection as required per job instructions and pass a written visual test.
• Perform belting, stoning, buffing operations to remove visual and FPI imperfections beyond customer specifications.
• Perform a spot FPI test to ensure that defects are removed.
• Responsible for visual integrity & gaging & repair of pitch, chord width, & trailing edge thickness.
• Dimensionally inspect and repair castings by any method including hammering, arboring, twisting, stoning, belting, buffing, and drilling.
• 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.
• Maintain records as required.
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and work in a safe manner at all times.
• Verify calibration stickers.
• Perform other duties as might be assigned by supervision.
• Operate electronic gauge as required.
• Read and understand finishing visual instructions.
• Verify routers are correct before working the job.

• 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.
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates residing within a 50‑mile radius of Dover, NJ will only be considered.
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

• Good visual accuracy and strong hand‑eye coordination.

• Frequent sitting and/or standing, weather‑dependent temperatures, manufacturing environment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Use of gauges, hand guns, belt machines and other measurement and finishing tools.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.