FPI inspection

Howmet Aerospace • Winsted, CT

221d • $21

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is actively recruiting for Fluorescent Penetrate Inspectors (FPI). In this role, you will conduct inspection operations, including receiving, final, and all in-process inspections for various part types. You will process materials through pre-clean operations before FPI, operate the FPI line, and conduct process checks. Additionally, you will carry out daily and weekly calibration checks, adhere to operational sheets, and maintain all quality records. Troubleshooting and resolving issues as they occur will also be part of your responsibilities. This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of numbers including decimals and fractions.
• Basic skills and knowledge using adjustable measuring instruments for checking reports, forms, records, and comparable data.
• 1 year of manufacturing inspection experience.
• FPI experience preferred but not required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspection operations, including receiving, final, and all in-process inspections for various part types.
• Processing materials through pre-clean operations before FPI.
• Operating the FPI line and conducting process checks.
• Carrying out daily and weekly calibration checks.
• Adhering to operational sheets and maintaining all quality records.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues as they occur.
• Potentially receiving training and taking responsibility for heat treat furnaces.
• Keeping accurate quality records.
• Gauging, setting up, and operating airflow, waterflow, and moment weigh systems.
• Packing, unpacking, and loading materials, as well as inspecting and replacing totes and liners when necessary.
• Processing parts through power wash, ultrasonic clean, FPI line, and pre-etch.
• Performing routine system and calibration checks daily and weekly on each shift.
• Replenishing penetrate supplies, materials, and other departmental supplies.
• Supporting Level II inspectors with parts handling.
• Maintaining at least an FPI Level I certification.
• Assisting in the training of new inspectors and FPI staff.
• Conducting high visual concentration inspections continuously for 2-hour periods.
• Addressing problems as needed and contacting a Quality Engineer or FPI Level 3 when necessary.
• Performing final inspections of parts according to OP sketch requirements.
• Conducting 6S audits and fulfilling other area-specific requirements.
• Upholding satisfactory attendance levels.
• Entering serial list numbers into the heat treat database.

Benefits

• Starting salary $21.00+ based on experience/certifications.
• Shift differentials: 2nd shift/$2.00, 3rd shift $3.00.
• Ability to train on 1st shift for several months if needed.
• External hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Benefit package includes Medical, Dental, Visual, vacation, and more.
• Excellent benefits/401K.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED