Howmet Aerospace · 2 days ago
Quality Technician II, Metallurgical(2nd Shift)
900 Watson Center Road, Carson, CA, 90745, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $29.50/hr
2+ years expHowmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking a Quality Technician II to perform metallurgical and mechanical testing on manufactured products, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure compliance with specifications.
AerospaceTransportationManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs complex or unusual tests as required for metallurgical evaluation. Uses and is proficient in the use of instrumentation and control systems, including static and dynamic strain measurement, temperature control and measurement, atmospheric effects, hardness machine, load cells, tensile, x-ray plating, hydrogen determinator, fatigue, stress rupture, etc
Troubleshoots faulty equipment and investigates suspect test data, such as conducting hardness and tensile strength correlation studies, etc
Performs all types of mechanical testing as required, including the calculating, conducting, and reporting of test results. Performs special testing procedures and programs as required, such as investigating/verifying customer returns. Makes recommendations to the Lab Supervisor on improving equipment and test techniques
Conducts a quarterly test fixture inventory and prepares orders for new tooling or replacement tooling as necessary
Provides technical guidance for laboratory technicians less familiar with equipment and procedures
Tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications
Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used
Calibrate and maintain all metallurgical/test equipment in test lab
Assist with audit preparations if required
Qualification
Required
Prior laboratory experience in mechanical and/or metallurgical testing OR mechanical and metallurgical laboratory training relating to mechanical and metallurgical testing
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
Preferred
2 years of lab related testing experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Excellent 401k matching program
Paid holidays and vacation
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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