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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 Quality Technician, Lab Tech in our Carson location.

Quality Tech Lab - In Process Lab

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

Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs complex or unusual tests as required for 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.
• Calibrate and maintain all metallurgical/test equipment in test lab
• Assist with audit preparations if required

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 $24.00 to $29.50.

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior laboratory experience in mechanical and/or metallurgical testing OR mechanical and metallurgical laboratory training relating to mechanical and metallurgical testing
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of lab related testing experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

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 TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com