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QUALITY TECHNICIAN - Thermatech

Howmet Aerospace

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Location
Whitehall, MI
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Job overview

The Quality Technician will work in the Plant 4 Thermatech Operation in Whitehall, Michigan. The role supports shipment certification and MRB submissions by evaluating product and paperwork, interpreting customer requirements, validating quality-system compliance, and conducting product audits. It also involves preparing statistical reports and making final product-quality decisions. The posting requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of manufacturing quality-task experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality Task Performance, requiredQuality Auditing, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveScientific Quality Tools, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveCustomer Website Use, nice to haveChange Implementation, nice to haveTelephone Skills, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveWork Instruction Resolution, nice to haveEngineer Collaboration, nice to haveMetallurgical Laboratory, nice to haveOracle Applications, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required1+ Year Manufacturing Quality Experience, requiredQuality Technician, Inspector, or Auditor Experience, nice to haveDesignated Supplier Quality Representative Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

This Quality Technician position will be located in our Plant 4 Thermatech Operation in Whitehall, MI.

As a Quality Technician, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Efficient preparation, evaluation & overview of product/paperwork to certify shipments.

  • Interpret customer requirements and prepare documents in support of MRB submittal.

  • Validate quality system compliance and perform product audits.

  • Collect and prepare statistical data reports.

  • Interpret customer contractual requirements in support of shipments/MRB.

  • Final decision on product quality.

Basic Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

  • Minimum of one-year experience performing quality tasks in a manufacturing environment.

  • 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:

  • Previous experience as Quality Technician, Inspector, or Quality Auditor in a manufacturing environment.

  • PC experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Familiarity with scientific quality tools.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to utilize customer web sites to upload data/review results.

  • Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere.

  • Resolve and provide clarity to work instructions

  • Experience partnering with engineers on special products.

  • Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR) experience

  • Experience working in Metallurgical Laboratory (MET LAB) a plus

  • Proficient in Oracle Applications

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:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options

  • Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution

  • Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)

  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs

  • Life insurance and disability coverage plans

  • Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance

  • Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities

  • 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 593 open Quality Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$58–89K/yr64 salary ranges
  • US median$25–33/hr273 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Quality Inspector jobs in Michigan and 593 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Quality Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 373 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 283 of the 593 open Quality Inspector jobs (48%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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