Quality Technician I, Raw Materials

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. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Quality Tech I, Raw Materials 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.

General Summary:

Personnel are directly Involved in the inspection of raw material certification against industry and internal standards. The incumbent will use precision inspection tools (micrometers and calipers), industry material specifications, internal specifications and procedures/instructions in their activities to ensure acceptance of product to specifications and requirements. Incumbent may be required to use alloy verification equipment designed to verify the chemistry and alloy type of incoming raw material. Incumbent will use various computer programs to document the review and acceptance of raw material.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Enter data into various systems to document review
• Perform Dimensional Inspection of raw material using basic inspection tools
• Compare certification, or what they gave us, to specification, or what we asked for
• 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
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures and practices as it relates to office/production working environments i.e. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when entering production environment
• Light physical activity level performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature (30 Lbs max lifting may be required).
• All shifts may be required to work mandatory overtime to meet business needs.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be able to read, understand and interrupt industry and internal work instructions
• Must be able to use a micrometer
• Must be able to use alloy verification test equipment
• Must be able to document test results and review materials certifications
• Must have attention to detail and be quality minded
• Must be able to follow directions and communicate with customer or 3rd party auditors
• Must follow all Enviromental safety requirements

Education:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred

Experience and Background:

• Minimum 1 years of related experience and/or training
• 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

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 $19.00-$22.00.