Production Worker (Monoshell Operator I - Weekend Nights)

Howmet; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 35,349 - 38,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Performance Pay Bonus

Job summary

Howmet in Dover, New Jersey is seeking a Monoshell Operator to join the Dover Casting group. This role requires monitoring dipping robots while ensuring high-quality dip coats. The position operates on weekend nights, with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a matching 401K and performance bonuses.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. with no relocation benefits available.

Qualifications

• Access to export-controlled items required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidates residing within 50-mile radius of Dover only.

Responsibilities

• Monitors operation of the dipping robot.
• Operates teach/controls for robot movements.
• Maintains quality of dip coats by measuring viscosity and temperature.
• Monitors temperature and humidity charts.

Skills

Monitoring robot operation

Quality control of dip coats

Manufacturing dip coats and binders

Equipment operation (robots, sanders)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Robots

Sanders

Pumps

Conveyors

Job description

Job Summary

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for a Monoshell Operator to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this position will be on Weekend Nights Shift 6 PM-6:30 AM. Training will be on first shift Monday - Friday 6 AM-2:30 PM. The new hire starting hourly rate is $25.66; after 12 months it is $28.31. The 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors operation of the dipping robot, ensuring all molds are dipped according to specifications.

Environmental Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Expected to 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 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

• Monitors operation of dipping robot.
• Operates teach/controls for robot movements that are not covered by a predetermined program.
• Maintains quality of dip coats by measuring viscosity, plate weights, and temperature.
• Monitors temperature and humidity charts and reports discrepancies.
• Insures that good dipping quality is maintained and that dip coat and sand coverage is adequate.
• Performs face coat, secondary, and backup dipping operations on large and small molds in accordance with engineering instructions.
• Manufactures dip coats, binders, and other solutions according to written specifications or formulas.
• Records dips manufactured, type of dips, and dates, times, and lot numbers of material used.
• Gels and discards old dips according to instructions.
• Performs functions of a foundry worker at times.
• Performs minor machine maintenance as assigned by supervision.
• Must meet Export Control Regulations (ITAR).

Physical Demands / Equipment Used

• Requires occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Equipment used includes robots, sanders, pumps and conveyors.

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 a 50‑mile radius of Dover, NJ will only be considered.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

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.