Production Worker (Heat Treater - 3rd 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.

About the role

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.

This position is for the Afternoon Shift with work hours from Sunday night to Thursday night, 10 PM–6 AM. Training will occur on Day Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM.

New hire starting hourly rate: $27.22; after 12 months: $29.68. The position includes an hourly shift premium while assigned to an off-shift.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload heat treating furnaces with metal castings.
• Inspect each piece for cleanliness prior to heat treating.
• Heat treat metal castings by maintaining furnace conditions (temperature and atmosphere) to predetermined written specifications.
• Utilize heat treating fixtures as specified by instruction sheets.
• Maintain proper heat treating cycle and quench procedures as specified.
• Maintain heat treat logs and record all information relative to each heat treat batch.
• Routinely check operating furnaces to ensure correct operation.
• Prepare metallurgical and chemical samples as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist maintenance personnel when working with the heat treating department.

Environmental Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of EHS values and policy statements.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance experience is a plus.
• Able to read and understand complex work instructions.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• 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; candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Dover, NJ will only be considered.

Physical Demands

• Hot manufacturing environment.
• Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• 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 pre-tax contributions.
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits offered upon hire.
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Free fitness center membership.

Schedule

Afternoon Shift: Sunday night to Thursday night, 10 PM–6 AM. Training will occur on Day Shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Pay

New hire starting hourly rate: $27.22; after 12 months: $29.68. Includes an hourly shift premium while assigned to an off-shift.

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.

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. We supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.