2nd Shift Quality Lab Tech II

Howmet Aerospace•Torrance, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Lab Technician II for our Torrance, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Requirements

Minimum +2 years of laboratory experience in mechanical or metallurgical testing
Employee 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Nice To Haves

Tensile testing of fasteners
Rockwell Hardness testing of fasteners
Metallurgical sample preparation/inspection experience
Can interface with auditors and customer representatives

Responsibilities

Performs complex or unusual tests as required to a 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.
Makes recommendations to the Lab Supervisor on improving equipment and test techniques.
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.
Must demonstrate successful completion of training requirements and examinations for NADCAP accreditation.