Quality Tech - Metalurgical/Mechanical Lab

Responsibilities
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2021 approximated $5 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Quality Tech III in our Torrance, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.
Weekend Shift Only, Friday - Sunday (5am - 6pm) with overtime possibilities during the week
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Personnel are directly involved in the inspection of product in the in-process and final inspection areas. The incumbent will use precision inspection tools and equipment, manufacturing drawings (blueprints), and procedures/instructions in their activities to ensure acceptance of product to specifications and requirements. Incumbent must know and perform all other inspections including; MRB inspection, receiving inspection, and final inspection. This job reports directly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

• Must be able to read and interpret work instructions, routers, blue prints, drawings and specifications
• Prepare inspection documentation as required by work instructions
• Must be able to communicate with multiple departments including; Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, etc
• Train new employees in inspection positions as required
• Perform Dimensional Inspection of all characteristics of manufactured products
• Perform 1st Article inspection using appropriate drawings or specifications to verify part acceptability
• Must be familiar with First Article requirements per AS9102
• Understanding of Federal Aviation Administration requirements and impacts
• Evaluate MRB disposition for accuracy and acceptability
• Active involvement in process improvement initiatives
• Keep work area clean, safe and in orderly fashion
• Comply with all safety policies, procedure, and practices. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Participate in proactive team effort to achieve departmental and company goals
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Routine duties are performed with minimal supervision
• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Intermediate computer skills including electronic mail, word, excel, routine database activity, graphs, etc

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of quality lab related experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 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 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.

Benefits/Salary:
The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $20.00 to $27.00.
About Us
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.
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About the Team
Howmet fastening systems are the premier aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, bearings, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military defense aircraft, as well as on jet engines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.