Production Worker; Metal Utility Operator 3rd shift

Job Overview

Metal Utility Operator at Howmet Casting, Dover, New Jersey.

Shift: Midnight Shift – Sunday night to Thursday night, 10:30 PM–6:30 AM. Training on first shift Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–2:30 PM.

Hourly rate: $25.00 (new hires); $27.71 after 12 months. Shift premium for off‑shift work. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401 K match, life insurance, short‑term disability, performance bonus, paid time off, wellness program, EAP, discounted local gym membership.

• Perform 100% visual inspection of castings per job instructions and pass a written visual test.
• Execute belting, stoning, buffing operations to remove visual and FPI imperfections.
• Conduct spot FPI tests to confirm defect removal.
• Maintain visual integrity and gauge of pitch, chord width and trailing‑edge thickness.
• Dimensionally inspect and repair castings via hammering, arboring, twisting, belting, buffing, drilling.
• Work and communicate effectively with team members to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain records and a clean, orderly, safe work area.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and work safely at all times.
• Verify calibration stickers and ensure routers are correct before work.
• Ensure electronic gauge operation as required.
• Read and understand finishing visual instructions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.
• Operate electronic gauge as required.

• Assist in implementation of EHS values and policies.
• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Report job‑related illnesses and injuries per Employee Handbook.
• Report safety, health and environmental concerns promptly.
• Attend all EHS training.

Basic:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.
• Position involves export‑controlled items; must be able to obtain access.
• No relocation benefit; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Dover, NJ.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• Good visual accuracy and strong hand‑eye coordination.

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

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.