Metallurgical Quality Lab Technician II (1st Shift)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision benefits

401k matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Carson, CA is hiring a Quality Technician II, Metallurgical (1st Shift) to perform metallurgical and mechanical testing on manufactured products in an on-site lab. The role requires NADCAP training/compliance and hands-on instrumentation expertise, with ITAR considerations and U.S. work authorization.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly salary range of $24.00 to $29.50, with full-time, on-site shifts in the first shift.

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.

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.
• 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

Skills

Lab testing

Metallurgical testing

Tensile testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hardness tester

Test instrumentation

X-ray plating

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Carson, CA is hiring a Quality Technician II, Metallurgical (1st Shift) to perform metallurgical and mechanical testing on manufactured products in an on-site lab. The role requires NADCAP training/compliance and hands-on instrumentation expertise, with ITAR considerations and U.S. work authorization.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly salary range of $24.00 to $29.50, with full-time, on-site shifts in the first shift.