FPI inspection

Howmet Aerospace • Winsted, CT

266d • $21 • Remote

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is actively recruiting for Fluorescent Penetrate Inspectors (FPI) in Winsted, CT. The starting salary is $21.00+ based on experience and certifications, with shift differentials of $2.00 for 2nd shift and $3.00 for 3rd shift. External hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The benefit package includes medical, dental, visual, vacation, and more, along with an excellent 401K plan.

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.

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.
• Inspecting materials according to operation sheet specifications.
• 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

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Visual insurance
• Vacation
• 401K plan
• Sign-on bonus of $3,000

What This Job Offers

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