MANUFACTURING INSPECTION TECHNICIAN - Whitehall Campus

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace on-site at Whitehall Campus is seeking a Manufacturing Inspection Technician to support manufacturing operations at 1 Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI. The role involves visual inspection, quality audits, and hands-on testing to ensure product quality and process integrity.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of work experience (or six months in a manufacturing setting), and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (visa

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years continuous work experience, or six months continuous manufacturing experience.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Technicians may receive customer specific certifications in non-destructive testing, casting, troubleshoot machinery and automated equipment.
• Work in laboratories to support manufacturing, perform quality audits per customer requirements.
• Perform visual inspection (s).
• Applicants must be able to work ALL shifts including 2nd, 3rd, and weekend crew.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary technical coursework

Job description

MANUFACTURING INSPECTION TECHNICIAN - Whitehall Campus

Whitehall, MI, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 118686
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 07/29/2026, 11:07 AM
• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• 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

Responsibilities

Depending on the opportunity you are most suited for, technicians may receive customer specific certifications in non-destructive testing, casting, troubleshoot machinery and automated equipment, work in laboratories to support manufacturing, perform quality audits per customer requirements, or perform visual inspection (s).

Applicants applying to this position must be able to work ALL shifts including 2nd, 3rd, and weekend crew.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years continuous work experience, or six months continuous manufacturing experience.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Post secondary technical coursework or training.
• Possess a customer focused attitude, be self-motivated, and have acute attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Previous inspection experience.
• Previous experience working with electronics or automate process equipment.

About Us

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.