Off-Shift Metallography Lab Technician (R&D)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a Junior Lab Technician - Metallography for our Research Center. The role focuses on preparing metallographic samples, supporting audits, and documenting characterization results.

On-site position requiring US work authorization. Preferred candidates have 1+ year lab experience and strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of work experience; or 6 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples of metallographic specimens.
• Examine the prepared mounts for Customer Monthly Audits, Customer Process Approvals, and Anomaly Characterization.
• Write reports of metallographic characterization.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Self-directed work

Organizational skills

Desire to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a Junior Lab Technician - Metallography for our Research Center. The role focuses on preparing metallographic samples, supporting audits, and documenting characterization results.

On-site position requiring US work authorization. Preferred candidates have 1+ year lab experience and strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Visa sponsorship is not available.