2nd Shift Quality Lab Tech III

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 $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.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Lab Technician III for 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:

Performs metallurgical and/or mechanical testing on manufactured products. Performing of complex testing of manufactures product due to a broad understanding of test systems, and/or metallurgy. Must demonstrate successful completion of training requirements and examinations for NADCAP accreditation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs complex or unusual tests as required to a 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum +4 years of laboratory experience in mechanical or metallurgical testing
• Employee 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tensile testing of fasteners
• Rockwell Hardness testing of fasteners
• Metallurgical sample preparation/inspection experience
• Can interface with auditors and customer representatives

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 $21-$32/hr.