Inspector Trainee 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace•Branford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace’s Branford, Connecticut facility is hiring an Inspector Trainee for its second shift. The facility produces jet engine components for aerospace and defense applications. The Inspector Trainee determines whether components should be accepted or rejected against company instructions and customer requirements at various stages of in-process work, ensuring findings are accurate. Howmet provides the training needed to perform the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items and provide appropriate substantiating documentation.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence or documentation.
Good math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Good organizational skills for maintaining records and reports.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of manufacturing experience is highly desired.
Experience in a quality-related or inspection position.

Responsibilities

Review electronically stored and written work instructions in English for each job assignment to ensure compliance with product requirements.
Follow company quality procedures.
Interpret instructions, blueprints, and inspection requirements.
Identify coat and no-coat areas on component blueprints when required.
Set up, program, and operate dot-peen equipment.
Cross-train other Inspectors as needed or directed.
Transport cartons of work between operations as required.
Use proper and safe containerization methods for hazardous waste.
Complete routers and reports, including computer reports, legibly and on time.
Keep the work area clean according to 6’S standards.
Follow applicable quality standards, company policies and procedures, customer requirements, and safety initiatives.
Perform other job duties as needed or directed by management.