FPI INSPECTOR LEV 2

Budney Overhaul & Repair Ltd•Berlin, CT

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES FLUORESCENT PENETRANT SPECIFIC DUTIES: FOLLOW ESTABLISHED METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF CERTIFICATION PROCESS USED, IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE PART, AND DETERMINE IF THE PART IS ACCEPTED OR REJECTED. WORK WITH RESPONSIBLE LEVEL III TO PROCESS ENGINE COMPONENTS THROUGH THE FPI PROCESS. SET-UP, OPERATE, CALIBRATE, AND PERFORM PROCESS CONTROL CHECKS ON FLUORESCENT PENETRANT. EXERCISE SOME JUDGMENT, BASED ON INSPECTION EXPERTISE, CERTIFICATION TECHNIQUE APPLIED, AND PART KNOWLEDGE, AS A BASIS FOR ACCEPTING OR REJECTING THE PARTS WITHIN MANDATORY SPECIFICATIONS. (SEE LEVEL CRITERIA BELOW) WORK TO SHOP TRAVELERS AND OPERATION SHEETS TO COMPLETE INSPECTION TO RELATED FPI SPECIFICATIONS. PROCESS PARTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS TO EVALUATE FOR WELD AND CASTING DISCONTINUITIES EXCEEDING SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS. PERFORM LAB TESTS AND INSPECTION. FILL OUT REQUIRED LOGS AND STATISTICAL DATA SHEETS. COMPLETE DATA QUALITY REVIEW FOR DOCUMENT REVIEW FOR DOCUMENT CONTROL, AUDITS, PACKING SLIPS, ETC. REFER INTERPRETATION FPI MATTERS REQUIRING OVERRIDE OR CLARIFICATION OF MARGINAL SPECIMEN TO LEVEL III CERTIFIED PERSONNEL. PARTICIPATE IN AUDITS, ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. MAY PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT OF LEAN MANUFACTURING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. ASSIST IN DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC TEST TECHNIQUES. REVIEW AND PROPOSE CHANGES IN INSPECTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES TO MEET NEW OR CHANGED REQUIREMENTS.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2 years’ experience as qualified fluorescent penetrant inspector level II; currently hold and able to recertify
Able to read and understand all relevant technical data such as Operation Sheets, Travelers, Manufacturers Engine Manuals / related publications and EASA/FAA requirements/regulations.
Knowledge to operate all pertinent computer software, tools, etc.
Strong interpersonal, technical and organizational skills
Must pass a required annual vision test.

Nice To Haves

PRIOR AEROSPACE INSPECTION IS PREFERRED
USE OF BORESCOPE, CMM, AND OTHER MEASUREMENT TOOLS IS HELPFUL

Responsibilities

Assess the current condition of parts using established certification methods and techniques to determine acceptance or rejection.
Process engine components through the FPI process, collaborating with Level III personnel.
Set-up, operate, calibrate, and perform process control checks on fluorescent penetrant equipment.
Exercise judgment based on inspection expertise, certification technique, and part knowledge to accept or reject parts within specifications.
Work with shop travelers and operation sheets to complete inspections according to FPI specifications.
Process parts according to technical instructions to evaluate weld and casting discontinuities.
Perform lab tests and inspections.
Complete required logs and statistical data sheets.
Complete data quality reviews for document control, audits, and packing slips.
Refer interpretation of FPI matters requiring override or clarification to Level III certified personnel.
Participate in audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Assist in the development of specific test techniques.
Review and propose changes in inspection methods and techniques.