3+ years of laboratory or related metallurgical field experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and orders.
Able to work with precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers & optical comparators).
Employees 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.
Preferred qualifications:
5 years of lab related testing experience.
Aerospace industry experience
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. (may not exceed per EHS policies)
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, it may be occasionally loud enough where hearing protection is required.
Work hours - 5 days, 8 hours a day, with overtime to meet the demands of the job.
Benefits and Salary:
The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary of this position ranges from $24.70 to $41.99.
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Metallurgical Inspector IV- 2nd Shift at our Fullerton, CA location.
Summary:
(Lab) Performs metallurgical and/or mechanical testing on manufactured products. Performing of complex testing of manufactures product due to a broad understanding of test systems, and/or metallurgy. Must demonstrate successful completion of training requirements and examinations for NADCAP accreditation.
Knowledge and Skills:
Performs micro-evaluation, grain size determination, macro examination, micro hardness, phase determination and general metallurgy.
Preparing, grinding, polishing, etching of metallurgical mounts.
Evaluation of grain size, hardness, surface contamination, alloy depletion shall be performed and recorded on routine processed conforming and non-conforming product.
Actively communicate the need for continuous quality improvement throughout the workforce.
Participate in the development of new processes and quality system improvements.