Quality Technician II, Metallurgical(1st Shift)

Howmet Aerospace • Carson, CA

9d • $24 - $30

About The Position

The Quality Technician II performs metallurgical and/or mechanical testing on manufactured products in an in-process laboratory. The role handles complex testing requiring a broad understanding of test systems and/or metallurgy, and requires successful completion of training qualifications and examinations for NADCAP accreditation. The technician tests product samples for conformity to specifications, documents results, and maintains laboratory equipment and tooling.

Requirements

• Prior laboratory experience in mechanical and/or metallurgical testing, or mechanical and metallurgical laboratory training related to such testing.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must meet ITAR U.S. person status requirements: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

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, and stress rupture equipment.
• 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 and verifying customer returns.
• Recommend improvements to equipment and test techniques 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 samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Record test results on standardized forms and write reports describing procedures used.
• Calibrate and maintain metallurgical and test equipment in the laboratory.
• Assist with audit preparations when required.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed