Howmet Aerospace

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

Quality Tech 3 - Lab

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCity of Industry, CA, USA$28 - $32 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Three to five years of quality experience is required.
The employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Good communication skills and basic shop math are required.
The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
The employee must have a basic understanding of work instructions, routers, blueprints, drawings, and specifications in English.
The employee must be able to write routine reports and correspondence as required.
The employee must be able to lift or move up to 30 pounds regularly.
The employee must be able to follow instructions.
The employee must be detail-oriented.
The employee must have basic computer skills.
The employee must be able to use micrometers and calipers or be trained in their proper use and reading.
The employee must pass a vision test.
The employee must be able to interface with auditors and customer representatives.
The employee must be able to use sampling plans, drawings, instructions, standards, and specifications to verify product acceptance with assistance.
The employee must be able to prepare quality lab documentation.
The employee must review raw material for compliance with applicable specifications.
The employee must ensure testing is completed accurately and results are legible.
The employee must be able to perform two of six specified tests, with assistance if needed: high-cycle fatigue testing, stress rupture testing, microhardness testing, macro examination of samples, tensile testing, and hydrogen analysis.
The employee must be able to mount, polish, and etch samples for micro and macro examination.
The employee must be able to perform four of six specified tests with general knowledge and minimal assistance: high-cycle fatigue testing, stress rupture testing, microhardness testing, macro examination of samples, tensile testing, and hydrogen analysis.
The employee must be capable of setting up tests, determining loads, conducting tests, calculating and interpreting results, and recording and reporting results according to specification requirements.
The employee must be able to back up visual inspection, sorting, and document scanning as needed.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with the Daily Management board and understand its covered topics as required.
Review raw material for compliance with applicable specifications.
Ensure all testing is completed accurately and results are legible.
Perform specified quality tests, including high-cycle fatigue, stress rupture, microhardness, macro examination of samples, tensile testing, and hydrogen analysis, with the stated levels of assistance.
Mount, polish, and etch samples for micro and macro examination.
Set up tests, determine loads, conduct tests, calculate and interpret results, and record and report test results according to specification requirements.
Provide backup for visual inspection, sorting, and document scanning as needed.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

3-5 years of Quality Experience required
Employee 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

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. The salary range for this position is $28hr to $32hr

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a 2nd Shift, Quality Tech III, Lab for our City of Industry, California location.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Good communication skills & know basic shop math
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Basic understanding of work instructions, routers, blueprints, drawings, and specifications in English
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as required
Able to lift/move up to 30 pounds regularly
Able to follow and carryout instructions
Must be detailed oriented
Become familiar with the Daily Management board and understand covered topics as required
Basic computer skills
Ability to use/be trained on proper use and reading of micrometers and calipers
Must be able to pass vision test
Can interface with auditors and customer representatives
Able to use sampling plans, drawing, instructions, standards and specifications to verify product acceptance with assistance
Ability to prepare quality lab documentation
Reviewing raw material for compliance with appropriate specifications
Able to ensure all testing is complete with accuracy and results are legible
Able to perform 2 of the 6 tests (with assistance if needed)
High Cycle Fatigue Testing
Stress Rupture Testing
Microhardness Testing
Macro Examination of samples
Tensile Testing
Hydrogen Analyzer
Ability to mounting, polishing, and etching samples for micro and macro examination
Ability to perform with general knowledge 4 of the 6 the following tests (with minimal assistance)
High cycle fatigue testing
Stress rapture testing
Microhardness testing
Macro examination of samples
Tensile Testing
Hydrogen Analyzer
Capable of performing test set-up, load determination, testing, calculation of test results, interpretation of test results, recoding, and reporting test results per specification requirements
Ability to be back-up for Visual Inspection, Sorting and document scanning as needed

Key Values

Acts with integrity; trustworthy and accurate; dependable; team-player able to work with and cross-train others

About the Company

Howmet Aerospace

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

Howmet Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced engineered components for aerospace and transportation, including jet engine parts, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. These parts are precision-made from specialized materials to deliver lighter, fuel-efficient, and durable performance, supported by a large patent portfolio. It differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated set of engineered solutions across engines, airframes, and wheels with patented technologies and materials. Its goal is to help customers achieve safer, more efficient air and land transportation by delivering reliable, high-performance components that reduce weight and emissions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1888

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