Packer (3rd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Matching 401K

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Performance Pay Bonus

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

EAP Program

Other discounted benefits

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Dover Casting is seeking a Packer to join our team in Dover, New Jersey. The packer handles packaging and shipping of castings, with a Midnight Shift Sunday Night through Thursday Night 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Training on Day Shift is provided.

New hire hourly starting rate is $24.24, with potential increases after 12 months to $26.96 plus a shift premium for off-shift work. Comprehensive benefits include health/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, PTO, and wellness

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidates residing within 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will be considered.
• Ability to work flexible hours including night and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receives castings and checks that required inspections are completed per routing procedures.
• Coordinate with supervisor to ensure prior operations are complete and report discrepancies.
• Check Master Heat Log for heat numbers/batches and coordinate with Heat Treat if needed.
• Sort castings by heat number and alloy number; ensure proper cavity numbering.
• Types stencils from marking instructions and quality memos.
• Package castings into compartmented shipping containers.
• Route castings to X-ray as directed and verify film positioning.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vibropeen machine

Electrolytic etch machine

Dot matrix marking machine

Air Flow Machine

Alloy Verification Scanner

Job description

• Locations 9 Roy Street, Dover, NJ, 07801-4308, 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

Responsibilities

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 Packerto join our Howmet Casting located in Dover, New Jersey.

The work hours for this MidnightShift position are Sunday Night - Thursday Night 10:30PM - 7:00AM. Training on Day Shift Monday-Friday 6:30AM-2:30PM.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: $24.24; After 12 Months: $26.96

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

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package,

• 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)
• other discounted benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

The packer performs various duties in connection with the packaging and shipping of castings.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of EHS Values and policy statements and accompanying principals.
• 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 all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EHS training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives castings and examines the accompanying lot ticket to determine if X-ray, Zyglo, Dimensional Inspection, Magnetic Inspection and other operations have been completed as required by a routing procedure sheet.
• Coordinates with the supervisor to assure accuracy and completeness of previous operations and indicates any discrepancy.
• Checks in Master Heat Log to determine if heat numbers and heat batches, coincide with the approved master heat certifications, if not call Heat Treat
• Sorts castings according to heat numbers, alloy numbers and properly approved cavity numbers.
• Types stencils from information supplied through marking instructions and memos from Quality
• Packages marked castings into compartmented shipping containers.
• Routes properly identified casting to X-ray in quantities predetermined by Supervisor and checks films returned with castings for coinciding and positioning.

INTERPERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has frequent internal contact with production planning, quality and metal departments.

Qualifications

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.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including night and weekends with little advanced notice

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Frequent walking and standing, frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds
• Equipment used: Vibropeen machine, electrolytic etch machine, dot matrix marking machine, Air Flow Machine, and Alloy Verification Scanner

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.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.