Production Worker (Air Melter Tech - 2nd Shift)

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 a Melter Tech (Air Melt) to join our Howmet Alloy plant in Dover, New Jersey. 

The work hours for this Afternoon shift  position are Monday to Friday 2PM-1030PM

Training M-F 1st Shift M-F 6a - 2:30p

Anticipated Pay Range: $24 - $26 per hour.  *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

This 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; Shift premium.

The Melter Technician’s role is to Charge, operate, maintain, and clean melting and related equipment in accordance with Vacuum Alloy Manufacturing Process documented procedures and are responsible for daily operation of the vacuum furnaces.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace’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

• Monitor operation of equipment and perform adjustments as needed to insure equipment effectiveness.
• Maintain and repair refractory as needed.  Make major/minor refractory repairs to furnaces and top caps.
• Furnish Lab prelim requirements.
• Document and maintain accurate records and logs and maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform welding of charges.
• Perform cutting and identification of finished barstock.
• Verify weighed charge is accurate and correct.
• Perform furnace changes, which may include knock out and installation of new refractory.
• Install, remove, and monitor operation of preheat torches on AIM furnaces and ladles.
• Perform metal weighing of additions (if qualified).
• Perform AOD refining, including operation of CRT/PC to adjust chemistry.
• Some data entry of melt card/log required.
• Assembly, installation and adjustment of dies and molds for the purposes of barcasting.
• Operate and maintain barcast console.
• May be required to assist on multiple furnaces during the course of a work day.
• Perform emergency and remedial procedures which may arise during the melting process.
• Assist in the training of new team members.
• Any other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Supervision. Assist in the training of new team members as needed.