2nd Shift Quality Technician I, (Aerospace Lab)

About the role

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 .

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallurgical mounts and maintain traceability and assist with physical and mechanical testing in the lab.
• Use precision inspection tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators, to verify product acceptance.
• Cut, grind, and polish samples for mount preparation; clean and prepare samples for salt spray and high-humidity testing.
• Perform additional laboratory testing: torque testing of fasteners to specification and tensile testing.
• Use manufacturing drawings (blueprints), work instructions, routers, standards, specifications, and sampling plans to determine product acceptance.
• Maintain a basic understanding of receiving, MRB, and other inspection processes and perform additional duties as part of cross-training and employee development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and follow all applicable safety procedures and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lift/move 30 lbs (may not exceed per EHS policies).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Reaching above and below, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
• Need to wear safety steel toe shoes and walk around shop floor environment as needed.
• Ability to remove dangling jewelry for shop floor assigned tasks, and wear hearing protection as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years of quality experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, procedures, and specifications in English.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to use or be trained in precision inspection tools, including calipers and micrometers.
• Basic understanding of MRB and quality processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, and other departments.
• Ability to write routine reports and follow instructions.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and organizational skills.