Layout Inspector II

Responsibilities

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 Layout Inspector II to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Day Shift are Monday - Friday

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

The Layout Inspector II performs accurate dimensional inspection on castings and calibration of tooling, fixtures and gauges on all levels of complexity using customer drawings, specifications and requirements in a minimum supervision environment.

Environmental Health & Safety Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Perform layouts on castings, gauges, casting to gauge correlations, gauge design verifications and R&R studies
• Support manufacturing operations by setting up and maintaining electronic and mechanical gauges in the work cells as per the daily schedule
• Ensure gauges are clean, calibrated and in proper working order
• Support work cell operators and engineering with respect to production needs
• Perform qualification and periodic calibration of gauges, fixtures, templates and measuring and test equipment
• Coordination of calibration schedules with outside vendors for CMM’s, surface plates, comparators, RAM optical units, etc.
• Assist with set-up, operation and maintenance of 3D printers
• Maintain calibration records and files
• Perform accurate and complete layout reports (including all sketches, charts, etc.) in a timely manner
• Planning of assignments to determine proper inspection method
• Advancement of methods/ideas for cost reduction
• Careful use and maintenance of all standard inspection tools
• Maintain a clean, organized work station
• Use computer to collect and report layout results
• Assist in training of new hires
• Able to write shop instructions
• Communicate with engineers, toolmakers, vendors, and managers as required
• Proficient with speaking and reading English
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision
  
  

Interpersonal Responsibilities

This position has frequent internal contact with tooling, engineering and manufacturing. External contacts include customers, venders and suppliers.