FPI PROCESSOR - Plant 5

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The FPI Processor Technician works at Plant 5, Whitehall Ti-Cast Operation, performing fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) and other nondestructive testing on castings. The role checks castings for surface defects, marks items for rework when needed, and supports compliance with customer requirements and specifications. The position also involves preparing castings, checking and calibrating equipment, maintaining product criteria and activity instruction files, keeping records, and assisting with training new technicians. The technician must comply with all environmental, health, and safety rules for the work environment and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least two years of work experience, or six months of manufacturing experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.
Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform nondestructive testing using fluorescent penetrant to detect surface defects in castings and mark them for rework when needed.
Prepare castings for fluorescent penetrant inspection.
Inspect castings using FPI in accordance with customer specifications.
Mark castings as required to indicate appropriate rework.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly equipment checks during the shift to meet customer requirements.
Maintain updated files for product criteria and activity instructions.
Perform assigned record keeping.
Set up and calibrate equipment.
Assist in training new technicians.
Comply with all environmental, health, and safety rules required for the work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.