This position is involved directly in the inspection and testing of product after heat treatment, plating and/or lubrication in the Chemical Testing Lab. This position procures samples for hardness, adhesion, thickness, visual inspection, humidity, and salt-spray testing.

This position also requires review of heat treatment charts for verification of temperatures and exposure times by furnace type. Use of precision inspection tools and equipment, ability to read blueprints and procedures are required in the daily activities to ensure acceptance of product to specifications and requirements. Involvement in other inspections, such as, but not limited to, creating non-conforming material reports, receiving inspection and 3rd party certificate of conformance review.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing appropriate sampling plan per customer requirements

• Plating Evaluation and Acceptance

• Lube Evaluation and Acceptance

• Visual Inspection and Acceptance

• Hardness Evaluation and Acceptance

• Prepare, Load and Evaluate samples for salt spray testing

• Prepare, Load and Evaluate samples for salt spray testing high humidity testing

• Supporting Quality in the recall of gages and tools

• Perform receiving inspection

• Review of 3rd Party Certification of Compliance Documentation

• Review of Heat Treatment Records/Charts

• Prepare and load samples onto hardness testing equipment for evaluation and acceptance

• Prepare and load samples onto XRF plating analyzer for evaluation and acceptance

• Prepare quality documentation including but not limited to lab reports and logbooks for product acceptance

• Prepare non-conformance reports for Quality and Engineering evaluation

• Use hand tooling such as micrometers, microscopes, calipers, and thread gages

• Use sampling plans, drawings, work instructions, industry standards and specification to verify conformance of product acceptance.

• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be performed as part of cross-training or employee development plan.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking Quality Inspector in our Fullerton,CA location. The Quality Final Inspection Department is seeking a strong supporter of total error-free quality inspection, a commitment to attention to detail, a team supporter, a willingness to learn, and dependability in conducting their everyday tasks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is involved directly in the inspection of product after final processing. This position procures samples for dimensional inspection of aerospace parts to ensure conformity to customer drawing requirements.

This position requires review of the customer drawing, measurement of the part using various types of calibration gages such as a micrometer, caliper, comparator, Keyence IM, drop gage, height gage, Go/No-Go gages, etc. Use of precision inspection tools and equipment, ability to read blueprints and procedures are required in the daily activities to ensure acceptance of product to specifications and requirements. Involvement in other inspections, such as, but not limited to, creating non-conforming material reports, receiving inspection and 3rd party certificate of conformance review.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Performing appropriate sampling plan per customer requirements

• Dimensional Inspection and Acceptance

• Visual Inspection and Acceptance

• Receiving Inspection and Acceptance

• Review of 3rd Party Certification of Compliance Documentation

• Supporting Quality in the recall of gages and tools

• Review of Manufacturing Router

• Prepare quality documentation including but not limited to dimensional inspection reports and logbooks for product acceptance

• Prepare non-conformance reports for Quality and Engineering evaluation

• Use hand tooling such as micrometers, microscopes, calipers, and thread gages

• Use sampling plans, drawings, work instructions, industry standards and specification to verify conformance of product acceptance.

• Other duties and/or responsibilities may be performed as part of cross-training or employee development plan.

• Basic computer skills for entering and accessing databases and spreadsheets

Basic Qualifications:

• Three years related quality experience or training in accordance with the defined skills training matrix progression; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• Prior experience in a Quality Inspector and/or Lab position

  Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, 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 $18.00 to $24.00.

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. The Company’s sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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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