Howmet Aerospace

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

Layout Inspector - Whitehall Casting

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Full-timeWhitehall, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
At least two years of consistent post-high-school work experience or six months of manufacturing experience is required.
Experience interpreting blueprints and inspection requirements through knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is required.
Ability to operate basic metrology equipment is required.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are preferred.
Advanced math skills in geometry and trigonometry are preferred.
Programming and/or computer-aided design modeling experience is preferred.
Experience with coordinate measuring machine inspection using PC-DMIS software is preferred.
Experience with light scanning using GOM/ATOS software is preferred.
Experience with hard and handheld gauges, measurement, and calibration is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate dimensional inspections of structural castings to support engineering and manufacturing operations.
Report inspection results according to customer and internal requirements.
Operate coordinate measuring machines and blue light scan machines to support production.
Develop and modify inspection programs for equipment.
Generate and verify the dimensional portion of First Article Inspection Reports.
Complete custom inspections, or layout requests, as needed for engineering.
Calibrate and service handheld measurement equipment at a basic level.
Assist in maintaining the tooling and calibration database.
Assist the shop floor with machine and handheld measuring equipment as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Effective communication skills are preferred.
A team-oriented attitude is preferred.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Minimum of two years of consistent post high school work experience; or six months manufacturing experience.
Experience interpreting blueprints and inspection requirements through knowledge of GD&T.
Operation of basic metrology equipment.
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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Effective communication skills.
Team oriented attitude.
Advanced Math skills in geometry and trigonometry.
Programming and/or CAD modeling experience.
Experience with CMM inspection using PC-DMIS software.
Experience with light scanning using GOM/ATOS software.
Experience with hard and handheld gauges, measurement, and calibration.

The Layout Inspector position will be located in our Whitehall Casting Operation. The Layout Inspector will provide accurate dimensional inspections of structural castings to support engineering and manufacturing operations. Report inspection results per customer and internal requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and Blue Light Scan Machines to support production.
Develop and modify inspection programs for equipment.
Generate and verify dimensional portion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
Complete custom inspections (Layout requests) as needed for engineering.
Calibrate and service handheld measurement equipment at a basic level.
Assist in maintaining tooling and calibration database.
Assist shop floor with machine and handheld measuring equipment as needed.

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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