FPI PROCESSOR - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace - Whitehall, MI

Full-time

Whitehall, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Howmet Aerospace, a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, is seeking an off-shift FPI PROCESSOR TECHNICIAN for our Plant 10, Whitehall Casting Operation. This position is critical in ensuring the quality and compliance of castings through nondestructive testing. The technician will be responsible for performing fluorescent penetrant inspections, preparing castings for inspection, and maintaining compliance with customer specifications. The role also involves equipment checks, record keeping, and assisting in training new technicians. Candidates must be flexible to work all shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform nondestructive testing, utilizing fluorescent penetrant, on castings to detect surface defects and for appropriately marking them for rework, if needed, for compliance with customers' requirements.
• Prepare castings for fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI).
• Perform FPI inspection per customers' specifications.
• Mark castings, as required, to indicate appropriate rework.
• Conduct shift daily, weekly, and monthly equipment checks to fulfill customers' requirements.
• Maintain updated files for product criteria and activity instructions.
• Perform record keeping, as assigned.
• Set up and calibrate equipment.
• Assist in training new technicians.
• Comply with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of work experience; or six months manufacturing experience.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.
• Good communication skills.