2Nd Shift, Quality Tech Iii, Lab

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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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 

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