Quality Inspector II- 2nd Shift

Howmet; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 25,926 - 43,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Howmet in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Quality Tech II for the 2nd shift. This role requires expertise in operating CNC machines and performing precision inspections to ensure aerospace parts meet client specifications. Candidates should have relevant quality experience or training with strong math skills.

The position offers competitive wages from $18.82 to $31.43 per hour, alongside a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) matching program, and paid time off.

Howmet is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related quality experience or training, or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC‑controlled machine tools.
• Perform inspections to verify aerospace parts meet customer requirements.
• Prepare quality documentation including inspection reports and logbooks.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Precision Measurement

Problem-Solving

Mathematics Skills

Education

2+ years of quality experience or training

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CNC Machines

Keyence IM

Job description

Responsibilities

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Quality Tech II- 2nd Shift for the Fullerton, CA site. This role involves setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC‑controlled machine tools, as well as performing post‑processing inspections to verify that aerospace parts meet customer drawing requirements.

The position requires reviewing customer drawings, measuring parts with precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, and Keyence IM, producing non‑conformance reports, and maintaining quality documentation including dimensional inspection reports and logbooks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform sampling according to customer requirements.
• Conduct dimensional, visual, and receiving inspections.
• Review third‑party certification of compliance documentation.
• Support the recall of gages and tools.
• Review manufacturing router.
• Prepare quality documentation, including inspection reports and logbooks.
• Prepare non‑conformance reports for Quality and Engineering evaluation.
• Use hand tooling such as micrometers, microscopes, calipers, and thread gages.
• Apply sampling plans, drawings, work instructions, industry standards, and specifications to verify product acceptance.
• Perform other duties as part of cross‑training or employee development plans.
• Operate basic computer functions for database and spreadsheet entry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related quality experience or training, or equivalent education and experience.
• Prior experience as a Quality Inspector.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong basic math skills, including calculation of rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Demonstrated common‑sense problem‑solving in standardized situations.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Moderate noise levels; hearing protection may be required.
• Work hours: 5 days, 8 hours a day, with overtime as needed.

Benefits and Salary

The position offers competitive wages ranging from $18.82 to $31.43 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) matching program, paid holidays, and vacation time.

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, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.