QUALITY TECHNICIAN - Thermatech
Howmet Aerospace · Whitehall, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Whitehall, MI.
- Tools it names
- Supplier quality
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $51k–$73k.
Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 539 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 28 other live quality postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $78k–$110k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 41%
- Team leadership 41%
- ✓ Supplier quality 31%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
- Union environment 24%
- GD&T 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
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This Quality Technician position will be located in our Plant 4 Thermatech Operation in Whitehall, MI.
As a Quality Technician, the
include, but are not limited to
- •Efficient preparation, evaluation & overview of product/paperwork to certify shipments.
- •Interpret customer
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 , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email: TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com