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.
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Quality Technician II, Inspector in our Carson, California location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California.
Summary
Performs detailed dimensional inspection for customer over-inspection. Performs Source Inspection on behalf of customers as defined in customer delegation procedures. Completes defective material reports, data processing move transactions and first article reports as required. Communicates with department supervision as necessary. Inspector may be held to established quality standards. Incumbent will have control to make minor adjustments to the process after tasks are assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect parts visually and dimensionally for conformance to manufacturing drawings, quality control specifications and customer requirements.
- Must utilize all precision measuring equipment and techniques as applicable, including micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators.
- Request N.D.T. evaluations as necessary.
- Use statistical sampling plans; complete/verify various inspection reports-including S.P.C. charts, first article reports, and defective material and test reports.
- Complete data processing move transactions as required.
- Communicate any daily activities that may need to be passed forward to the next shift.
- Must know how to read blueprints, and to use different gages, such as micrometers, calipers, comparators, threat gages, pain gages, high gages, specs, protrusion blocks, etc.
- Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required. Other duties and/or responsibilities may be performed as part of cross-training or employee development plan.
Competencies
- Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Uses time efficiently; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Quality/Quantity - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Oral Communication - Speaks English clearly and listens and gets clarification when needed; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Presents numerical data in a legible manner; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork - Treats people with respect; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Organizational Support - Follows all policies and procedures; Upholds organizational values
- Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine documentation. Ability to speak clearly and effectively with managers, supervisors and coworkers.
-
Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
-
Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
-
Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Syteline Manufacturing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
-
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
-
Frequently required to stand and sit.
-
Frequently required to walk and talk or hear.
-
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
-
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate however it may be occasionally loud enough where Hearing protection is required.
-
Work hours – 5 days, 8 hours a day, with overtime to meet the demand of job and weekends as needed.
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 $23 to $29 an hour depending on level of experience.
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.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]
