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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 $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.

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EDUCATION:

High School diploma.
 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to understand mathematics together with the use of drawings, specification, chart, tables. 
• Use of various types of quality and precision measuring instruments 
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, job specifications, quality documentation.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1-year related experience.
• Experience inspecting aerospace parts desired.
   

Export-Controlled Data

• 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.

• 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.

Embark on a new career journey! Howmet Aerospace is actively recruiting for Inspectors/FPI Trainee in our Winsted, CT location

Salary

• Starting salary $20.00
• Shift differentials: 2nd shift/ $2.00, 3rd shift $3.00 - With the ability to train on 1st shift for several months if needed.
• External hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus.
• Benefit package includes, Medical, Dental, Visual, vacation, and more.
• Excellent benefits/401K
• Overtime opportunities

Summary:

Primarily responsible for performing visual inspection operations including receiving, final and all in-process inspections on all part types. Ensure parts and inspection and issue of materials match the correct job orders.  Inspector identifies shortages and any non-conforming material by taking appropriate action as required by activity instructions. Position maintains quality standards by visually inspecting and approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products, recording quality results

Essential Functions:

• Inspect materials according to the operation sheets
• Receive shipments, verify packages to orders and invoices, inspect product or material
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments and rejected material that does not conform to Quality Standards.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work 
• Makes timely and accurate decisions when inspecting parts as this role can have a direct impact on production schedules.
• Report non-conformance issues as required.  Assist in resolutions for non-conforming material as determined by supervisor.
• Actively participate, promote and comply with all EHS programs & policies.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
   

Quality Statement

The products we manufacture are used in important industries.  Transporting goods and people; the defense of our country; critical energy infrastructure for hospitals and public safety.  Livelihoods and lives depend upon the products we manufacture.  What we do as an organization is important and the first, and best, "line of defense" against non-conforming products escaping to our customers is you.  A simple message: don't take it, don't make it, and don't pass it.

Apply now to discover if you are eligible for the Inspector role