Production Worker (Melter Technician - 3rd Shift)

Responsibilities

• Melting unit operation (pumps, blowers, etc.)
  • Monitor operation of equipment and perform adjustments as needed to ensure equipment effectiveness.
  • Furnish Lab prelim requirements.
  • Document and maintain accurate records and logs.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Install, remove, and monitor operation of preheat torches.
  • Follow all Melting techniques (Al’s, Melt Practices).
  • Perform metal weighing of additions (if qualified) and verify prelim additions are correct.
  • Some data entry of melt card/log required.
  • May be required to assist on multiple furnaces during a workday.
  • Perform coil changes which will include confined space, LTV and operating the overhead crane to remove and install coils.
  • Perform emergency and remedial procedures which may arise during the melting process.
  • Spout and entry changes.
  • Run the tube cleaner and keep area clean.
  • Hot top molds and clean molds as required.
  • Any other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Supervision.
  • Absorb and train new team members as needed.
  • After training must be capable of running the “A”, “B”, “C” and W units.
• Coordinate shift and shift-to-shift communication activities during furnace changes, with melt team and maintenance.
  • Record the progression of furnace changes on furnace change sheet and report any problems encountered to shift team leader.
  • Pass on status of furnace change to the next shift melt team members and supervision.
  • Complete furnace change safety audits:
    • Confined Space
    • Fall Protection
    • Lockout/Tag Out
    • Verify Respirator Inspections
  • Be accountable for the timely completion of furnace changes.
  • Have all furnace changes supplies in assigned furnace change cabinet immediately following a furnace change.
  • Order any supplies that are not in stockroom (breathable air, out of stock items).

Environmental Health & Safety Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Train and certify within prescribed timeframe.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) and can read, write, and comprehend English.
• Understand complex written instructions.
• Perform basic mathematic calculations.
• Perform basic operation of a PC.

Physical Demands/Equipment Used

• Refrigeration vision exam, passing Jaeger J1 at not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) in at least one eye, natural or corrected.
• Must pass all physical requirements which includes use of a respirator, mobile equipment including overhead cranes.
• Frequent sitting and standing in a hot manufacturing environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Use of various large and small tools, forklift/handcart, saws, cranes and measurement equipment.
• Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, hardhat, hearing protection and clothing.

Melter Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift and shift-to-shift communication activities during furnace changes, with melt team and maintenance.
• Record the progression of furnace changes on furnace change sheet and report any problems encountered to shift team leader.
• Pass on status of furnace change to the next shift melt team members and supervision.
• Complete furnace change safety audits:
  • Confined Space
  • Fall Protection
  • Lockout/Tag Out
  • Verify Respirator Inspections
• Be accountable for the timely completion of furnace changes.
• Have all furnace changes supplies in assigned furnace change cabinet immediately following a furnace change.
• Order any supplies that are not in stockroom (breathable air, out of stock items).

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.
• 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.
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution;
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position.
• Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Able to work flexible hours including night and weekends with little advanced notice.
• Have ability to troubleshoot equipment.