On-Site Visual Inspection Level 2.5 — Path to Level III

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a training-focused Visual Inspection Level 2.5 to prepare for Level III responsibilities on-site.

This 1st shift position may require off-shifts for testing and training to support wax and metal inspection processes. You will partner with Visual Level 3, support QA, Engineering and Operations to reduce variation, scrap and rework, and participate in data collection, process audits, and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in quality / inspection.
• PC Literate in Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Preferred: Howmet or investment casting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Visual Level 3 to support training and oversight programs necessary to control visual inspection processes in wax and metal.
• Engage with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to support process management and MSAT initiatives to reduce variation, reduce scrap and rework, and drive improvements of outgoing product through root cause and corrective action processes
• Over inspect a percentage of molds to support MSAT requirements and provide feedback to inspectors and/or operators
• Support Process Owners and Visual Level 3 with data collection, entering, and analysis as well as perform press and assembly cell process audits
• Understand with the Level 3 the customer returns and metal/shipping rework issues to help implement changes in the inspection and manufacturing process to eliminate root cause
• Perform visual acuity testing to maintain conformance to quality and internal requirements

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

PC literacy in Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a training-focused Visual Inspection Level 2.5 to prepare for Level III responsibilities on-site.

This 1st shift position may require off-shifts for testing and training to support wax and metal inspection processes. You will partner with Visual Level 3, support QA, Engineering and Operations to reduce variation, scrap and rework, and participate in data collection, process audits, and root-cause analysis.