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Whether you have previous inspection experience or are looking to build a career in quality and aerospace manufacturing, this is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact.\nCompensation & Benefits\nStarting Pay: $20.00/hour\nShift Differentials:2nd Shift: +$2.00/hour\n3rd Shift: +$3.00/hour\n\nTraining may be completed on 1st Shift for several months, if needed.\n $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external hires\nComprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance\n401(k) Retirement Plan\nPaid Vacation & Holidays\nOvertime Opportunities\nAdditional company benefits\n\nWhat You'll Do\nAs an Inspector/FPI Trainee, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of precision aerospace components. Your attention to detail helps ensure only products meeting the highest quality standards reach our customers.\nResponsibilities include:\nPerform receiving, in-process, and final visual inspections on aerospace components.\nVerify materials and parts match work orders and engineering specifications.\nInspect incoming shipments and confirm accuracy against purchase orders and documentation.\nUse precision measuring tools and visual inspection techniques to verify product quality.\nIdentify non-conforming materials and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.\nComplete inspection reports, quality records, and production documentation accurately.\nWork closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve quality concerns.\nSupport continuous improvement, safety, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives.\nFollow all company policies, procedures, and quality standards.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nWhy Quality Matters\nAt Howmet Aerospace, the products we manufacture support industries where quality is essential-including commercial aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure. Every inspection you perform helps ensure safe, reliable products reach our customers. Your work truly makes a difference.\nWhy Join Howmet Aerospace?\nAt our Winsted facility, you'll be part of a collaborative team that manufactures precision components used in some of the world's most demanding aerospace applications. We invest in our employees by providing training, advancement opportunities, competitive pay, and industry-leading benefits.\nIf you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to build a rewarding career in aerospace manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply today and discover your future with Howmet Aerospace!\n Education\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\nSkills\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.\nBasic math skills and attention to detail.\nExperience using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges is preferred.\nStrong communication and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nExperience\nMinimum of one year of related manufacturing or inspection experience preferred.\nAerospace inspection experience is a plus but not required.\nCandidates interested in learning Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) are encouraged to apply.\nAdditional Information\nThis position requires access to export-controlled information. 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