
Junior Lab Technician - Metallography - Research Center
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Job overview
The Junior Lab Technician will work in Howmet Aerospace’s Research and Development Operation, preparing metallographic specimens, examining prepared mounts for audits, process approvals, and anomaly characterization, and writing characterization reports. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and either two years of work experience or six months of continuous manufacturing experience. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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Full job description
This off-shift position will be located in our Research and Development Operation. Key responsibilities will include:
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Prepare samples of metallographic specimens.
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Examine the prepared mounts for Customer Monthly Audits, Customer Process Approvals, and Anomaly Characterization.
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Write reports of metallographic characterization.
Basic Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
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Minimum of two years of work experience; or 6 months continuous manufacturing experience.
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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
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1+ years of lab experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent analytical skills
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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Ability to work in a self-directed or team environment
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Strong organizational skills
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Must have a desire to learn and collaborative in a manufacturing environment
Compensation and Benefits:
If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.
Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:
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Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
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Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
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Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
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Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
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Life insurance and disability coverage plans
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Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
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Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our Story:
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) .
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.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email: [email protected]
How this job compares
Set against the 681 open Lab Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$56–83K/yr61 salary ranges
- US median$23–29/hr315 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 20 open Lab Technician jobs in Michigan and 681 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
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- Howmet Aerospace (this employer)2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Lab Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 304 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 495 of the 681 open Lab Technician jobs (73%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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