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 a Melter Tech (Air Melt) to join our Howmet Alloy plant in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Afternoon Shift position are Monday-Friday 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM .

The Melter Technician’s role is to Charge, operate, maintain, and clean melting and related equipment in accordance with Vacuum Alloy Manufacturing Process documented procedures and are responsible for daily operation of the vacuum furnaces.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Monitor operation of equipment and perform adjustments as needed to insure equipment effectiveness.
• Maintain and repair refractory as needed. Make major/minor refractory repairs to furnaces and top caps.
• Furnish Lab prelim requirements.
• Document and maintain accurate records and logs and maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform welding of charges.
• Perform cutting and identification of finished barstock.
• Verify weighed charge is accurate and correct.
• Perform furnace changes, which may include knock out and installation of new refractory.
• Install, remove, and monitor operation of preheat torches on AIM furnaces and ladles.
• Perform metal weighing of additions (if qualified).
• Perform AOD refining, including operation of CRT/PC to adjust chemistry.
• Some data entry of melt card/log required.
• Assembly, installation and adjustment of dies and molds for the purposes of barcasting.
• Operate and maintain barcast console.
• May be required to assist on multiple furnaces during the course of a work day.
• Perform emergency and remedial procedures which may arise during the melting process.
• Assist in the training of new team members.
• Any other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Supervision. Assist in the training of new team members as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Passing Jaeger J1 at not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) in at least one eye, natural or corrected.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• 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 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must successfully complete Melters training and certification within prescribed timeframe

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations.
• Must be able to perform basic operation of a CRT/PC
• Must learn reactions and inter-reactions of heat and metals and between different metals and non-metallic additives to the furnace charge, vacuum melting theory such as rate of rise, etc.
• Must be able to read and understand digital and analog scales and gauges and other measuring devices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Up to 20,000 lbs. capacity electric induction and electron beam furnace (both vacuum and airmelt) with high voltage control panel, digital readout and other electronic controls and gauges
• 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

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be able to understand complex written instructions;
• Must be able to perform basic mathematic calculations;
• Must be able to perform basic operation of a PC;