Inspection/FPI Trainee

Launch Your Career in Aerospace Manufacturing!

Howmet Aerospace is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Inspectors / FPI Trainees at our Winsted, CT facility. 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $20.00/hour
• Shift Differentials:
  • 2nd Shift: +$2.00/hour
  • 3rd Shift: +$3.00/hour
• Training may be completed on 1st Shift for several months, if needed.
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external hires
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Overtime Opportunities
  • Additional company benefits

What You'll Do

As 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final visual inspections on aerospace components.
• Verify materials and parts match work orders and engineering specifications.
• Inspect incoming shipments and confirm accuracy against purchase orders and documentation.
• Use precision measuring tools and visual inspection techniques to verify product quality.
• Identify non-conforming materials and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
• Complete inspection reports, quality records, and production documentation accurately.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Support continuous improvement, safety, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Why Quality Matters

At 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.

Why Join Howmet Aerospace?

At 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.

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to build a rewarding career in aerospace manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover your future with Howmet Aerospace!

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of related manufacturing or inspection experience preferred.
• Aerospace inspection experience is a plus but not required.
• Candidates interested in learning Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the ability to lawfully obtain access to such information.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification is required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.