Quality Technician II, Metallurgical(1st Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Carson, CA

About The Position

The Quality Technician II, Metallurgical performs metallurgical and mechanical testing on manufactured products in an in-process laboratory. The role handles complex tests based on a broad understanding of test systems and/or metallurgy and requires successful completion of training, qualifications, and examinations for NADCAP accreditation. The technician performs and reports mechanical tests, evaluates samples for conformity to specifications, troubleshoots equipment and suspect test data, and maintains laboratory testing equipment. The position also supports special testing, customer-return investigations, fixture inventory and ordering, audit preparation, and technical guidance for other laboratory technicians.

Requirements

Prior laboratory experience in mechanical and/or metallurgical testing, or mechanical and metallurgical laboratory training related to such testing.
Successfully complete training, qualifications, and examinations for NADCAP accreditation.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Meet ITAR U.S.-person status requirements; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Two years of laboratory-related testing experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform complex or unusual tests for metallurgical evaluation.
Use instrumentation and control systems, including static and dynamic strain measurement, temperature control and measurement, atmospheric effects, hardness machines, load cells, tensile testing, X-ray plating, hydrogen determinators, fatigue testing, and stress rupture testing.
Troubleshoot faulty equipment and investigate suspect test data, including conducting hardness and tensile-strength correlation studies.
Perform mechanical testing, including calculating, conducting, and reporting test results.
Perform special testing procedures and programs, including investigating or verifying customer returns.
Recommend equipment and test-technique improvements to the Lab Supervisor.
Conduct quarterly test-fixture inventories and prepare orders for new or replacement tooling as necessary.
Provide technical guidance to laboratory technicians less familiar with equipment and procedures.
Test manufactured-product samples to verify conformity to specifications.
Record test results on standardized forms and write reports describing the procedures used.
Calibrate and maintain metallurgical and test equipment in the laboratory.
Assist with audit preparations when required.