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

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a Quality department preferredMinimum of 2 years Wax Workcell experience or equivalent.Positive interaction skills (peers, supervision, engineering).Good judgment and ability to communicate with all areas of the wax department and engineering is desired.Experience working with computer programs including email.Positive interaction skills when providing feedback to peers.Good comprehension of wax quality requirements.

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 an Wax Level II to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Midnight Shift are Sunday Night - Thursday Night 10:30p - 6:30a.  Training is Monday - Friday - 1st shift.

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

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: 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 your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership.

JOB SUMMARY

Monitors the quality of wax clusters to ensure compliance to internal and Wax Manual specifications.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Expected to assist in the implementation of Alcoa/Howmet’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.Compile with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.Wear all required personal protective equipment.Report all jobrelated 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

Reports to Wax Group leaderRead, understand, and follow information on work instructions (e.g. Activity Instructions and product criteria.All assembles bust be visually inspected 100% for defects or non-compliance to specifications.Mark up assembles to identify defects found by inspector.Record defect data as required by the plants visual inspection system in computerized database.Provide feedback to wax department supervisors and operators on the assembly quality. Will Audit In Process Work and provide feedback to operators.Inspect all clusters per the A.I.’s and Product CriteriaEnsure Quality of molds Input to Monoshell.Assist operators on skill development. Must be willing and able to train and onboard new set up and inspection operators.Participates in Continuous Improvement.Any additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor.Ensure compliance to product criteria on work being processed in the wax cell.  (Core prep, Injection, Inspect, gating, parts, pinning and assembly)Initiates help chain for potential deviations.Inspection of all seals on every mold for pinholes, undercuts, negative welds, blisters, gaps, etc.Visual check of every mold for obvious defects such as braces, broken patterns, mold cleanliness, etc.Complies with all EHS rules related to the work environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Read, write and understand English.Must be able to pass visual acuity test – Jaeger 1 at 12”.Demonstrated skill in both DS and EQ preferred.Computer literate.Must be able to complete classroom training and pass written and practical exams per WM1608.