Tool & Mold Maker A - Off 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. 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 Tool & Mold Maker A to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Afternoon or Midnight Shift are Monday - Friday Afternoon or Sunday Night - Thursday Night.  Training will occur on Day Shift (Monday - Friday 6:00 - 2:30p) for several months.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate:  $34.75; After 12 Months: $37.42

This 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

JOB SUMMARY

Develops, builds, modifies and repairs wax injection molds, fixtures and gauges used in the manufacturing and support processes.

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, fabricates and constructs tooling such as wax injection molds, casting part holding fixtures and gauges that are used in wax injection, cutting, waterjet, grinding, CMM and other various pre and post cast operations from ferrous or non-ferrous metals and materials utilizing various types of precision machine shop equipment and hand tools with little or no supervision.
• Interprets casting blueprints, castings and various part dimensions to allow for proper construction of tooling, fixtures and gauges.
• Plans and carries out the repair or modifications of molds and tooling including the most delicate and complex.
• Performs all set-ups of machine shop equipment and molds utilizing their knowledge of machine shop practices and procedures
• Ability to disassemble and repair re-assemble wax injection molds that are very complex
• Generates Vertical Machining Center CNC cutter paths for various tools to design intent.
• Estimates construction and repair time for various tooling work
• Completes the tool build to the design intent.

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.

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.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a toolmaker.
• 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.
• 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

• Good communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to perform improvement/modifications on existing molds, dies, gages, etc.
• Ability to apply College level math for design, including: Trig, Geometry, Compound Angles, and Hard-Point compensation allowance, etc.
• Understanding of tolerances, GD&T and familiarity with ANSI standards.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a toolmaker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Equipment used includes all types of precision machine shop equipment, including EDM and optical comparator.
• Working conditions involve a manufacturing environment, frequent standing and sitting as well as lifting, pulling and pushing up to 25 pounds.