Maintenance Mechanic A - 3rd Shift (Alloy)

Howmet Aerospace · Dover, NJ

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Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 4+ years
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 26 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Dover, NJ.

They ask for: 4+ years
Tools it names: Machining, Welding, Casting, Painting / coating, EHS / safety
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.

Experience asked: Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 56%
PLC 44%
✓ Welding 30%
✓ EHS / safety 26%
FDA / GMP 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Casting, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Dover

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Requirements

✓Expected to assist in the implementation of EHS Values and policy statements and accompanying principals.
✓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.

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.
✓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.
✓Requires 4 years of work experience in a Manufacturing Environment in a mechanical role or related experience.

Preferred qualifications

✓Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
✓Must be able to work flexible hours including night and weekends with little advanced notice.
✓Working towards acquiring a boiler operation license. Will be required to have a boiler license after 1 year of employment

responsibilities

from time to time, as needed.

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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 Maintenance Repair A to join our Howmet Alloy plant in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Midnight Shift are Sunday Night - Thursday Night 10:00P - 6:30A. Training will occur on Day Shift Monday - Friday 6:00A - 2:30P

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

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

$2500 Sign on Bonus payable after 90 days of employment (Sign on Bonus for external candidates only)

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.

Position Overview

Makes repairs and does preventative maintenance on facility and manufacturing equipment.

Essential Job Functions

•Assists Senior Maintenance in maintaining plant mechanical and building equipment.
•Installs piping and mechanical equipment as directed.
•Able to trouble shoot and repair all routine mechanical failures or malfunctions and acquire some knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
•Assists in construction and/or repair of all plant equipment.
•Keeps records as required.
•Must be able to perform the duties of a B Maintenance Mechanic
•Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
•Maintain all assigned work areas in as clean, orderly and safe condition as circumstances permit.

EHS

Other Skills/Abilities

•Familiar in repairs and location of plant air compressors, natural gas and propane systems, sprinkler valves, etc., water systems (city, well and tower boilers)

Physical Demands

•Frequent lifting, pushing pulling and standing in a manufacturing environment
•Requires the use of a face shield and respirator at times
•TOOLS - Lathe, Welder, Miller, Grinders, Small hand tools and safety equipment, Computers, Vacuum leak detector

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