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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Responsibilities

Job Summary:

This position requires the dimensional/visual/mechanical property inspection of parts throughout various stages of manufacturing up to and including final acceptance. Various gages and inspection equipment will be used to determine conformance to requirements along with identifying and reporting defects per established procedures and practices.       

Essential Functions

• Read prints/specifications, measure parts and works with the following types of gages to determine if product is in conformance:  pin gages, micrometers (various types), drop gage indicators, calipers, hardness tester, tri-rolls, optical comparator and other equipment or gages as needed

• Visually inspects sample parts, usually under a magnifying glass or Microscope, from each pan and identifies any nonconforming parts in the lot.  If the nonconforming parts exceed acceptance criteria, the entire lot is rejected via written documentation.  This work can be performed in the Inspection area as well as on the shop floor.

• Document results on applicable quality documentation

• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities to assist team in meeting goals related to quality, cost and delivery. 

• Train other inspectors to the functions required for that position.

• Works with minimal supervision to independently perform the job of Inspector A in its entirety as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity for detailed work

• Must Be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and waist to floor occasionally

• Must be able to stand throughout the entire shift.

• Must be able to work in an un-air conditioned, well ventilated and/or air conditioned shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Good communication and basic math skills.

• Familiarity and experience with various gages and measuring equipment

• Five years of related experience