NDT Apprentice

Howmet Aerospace•Manchester, CT

4d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The NDT Apprentice supports the NDT team in performing inspections using FPI, Computed Radiography, Eddy Current Inspection, and Ultrasonic Inspection methods. The apprentice operates NDT equipment under supervision and, once trained and certified, inspects details, subcomponents, and finished products using the required methods. The role also involves conducting critical, non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections; maintaining inspection records and documentation; recording test results; and generating reports. The position requires following established procedures and part-specific techniques and making sound inspection, processing, and disposition decisions for aerospace components, as applicable. This position is subject to ITAR requirements and requires U.S. person status. Employment eligibility will be verified at hire; visa sponsorship is unavailable. The position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. The hourly range is $24–$28, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Be proficient in or capable of learning and applying GD&T principles for blueprint/model interpretation and acceptance activities.
Be proficient in or capable of learning to read engineering and manufacturing drawings.
Be capable of learning assigned NDT methods, specifically FPI, Computed Radiography, Eddy Current Inspection, and Ultrasonic Inspection.
Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions on how to inspect, process, and disposition aerospace components as applicable parts.
Follow established procedures and part-specific techniques.
Successfully perform calibrations, tests, and evaluations with NDT equipment.
Near vision of Jaeger #2 at 12 inches and far vision of 20/30 or better in either eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Meet ITAR U.S. person status requirements: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Verify employment eligibility at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Operate NDT equipment under supervision.
Follow general inspection guidelines to conduct critical non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical, and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies, and materials.
Maintain inspection records and documentation in accordance with government, customer, and company standards.
Record test results and generate reports.
Once trained and certified, inspect details, subcomponents, and finished products using required NDT methods: FPI, Computed Radiography, Eddy Current Inspection, and Ultrasonic Inspection.
Perform other duties as assigned.