Production Worker (Wax Machine Operator - 3rd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 33,117 - 36,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Performance Pay Bonus

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Free local gym membership

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is looking for a Wax Machine Operator in Dover, NJ, who will be responsible for injecting wax patterns and performing quality inspections. This full-time position offers a starting hourly rate of $24.04, increasing to $26.69 after 12 months. The company provides a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Ideal candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The role involves repetitive tasks and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform highly detailed and highly repetitive work.

Responsibilities

• Repeatedly injects wax or plastic patterns by operating automatic fixed cycle machines.
• Performs visual inspection for quality of injected pattern.
• Deflash solid patterns at press.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Production Worker (Wax Machine Operator - 3rd Shift)

Dover, NJ, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 117777
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 05/22/2026, 11:39 AM
• 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

We are currently looking for a Wax Machine Operator to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this position will be Midnight Shift (Sunday Night - Thursday Night 10:00p - 6:00a). Training on Day shift M-F 6:00A - 2:00P could be for several months.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: $24.04; After 12 Months: $26.69.

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

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including 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) as well as other discounted benefits.

Position Overview

The wax machine operator is responsible for injecting the wax patterns with the wax departments.

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

• Repeatedly injects wax or plastic patterns by operating one or two automatic fixed cycle, power injection machines.
• Prepares pattern for inspection by cleaning core print area and identifying pattern.
• Performs visual inspection for quality of injected pattern.
• Deflash solid patterns at press.

Interpersonal Responsibilities

The Wax Machine Operator interactions are internal and include engineering, quality and other members in the wax departments.

Physical Demands / Equipment Used

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Standing up to 8 hours.

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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 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 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform highly detailed and highly repetitive work.

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.