Quality Assurance - NDT Technician FPI 2nd shift

Chromalloy • Tampa, FL

10d • $22 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Chromalloy is seeking an NDT Technician specializing in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) to process aerospace investment castings in accordance with customer requirements, industry standards, and approved procedures. The role prepares, processes, and routes parts while maintaining quality, safety, and documentation standards. The work supports the safety and reliability of aircraft engines and other critical aerospace components.

This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a $2.00 shift differential. New hires attend orientation on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and first-week training Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional training outside the assigned shift may be required based on business needs or availability. After successful training, employees transition to their assigned shift.

The manufacturing environment involves inspection chemicals, moving equipment, and industrial processing systems. The job requires frequent standing, sitting, reaching, and handling parts; lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds regularly; and occasionally moving heavier items with assistance or lifting devices. Close vision and color differentiation are required, including passing vision testing for 20/25 Snellen vision in at least one eye. Employees must wear appropriate PPE and follow safety procedures. Hours beyond the regular schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, may be required to meet operational needs; overtime for non-exempt employees is paid according to applicable law.

Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English by speaking, reading, writing, and understanding technical instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow technique sheets, quality requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow detailed processes.
• Ability to become certified to NAS 410 Level I Penetrant Testing (PT).
• Ability to complete required classroom and on-the-job training.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals, industrial equipment, and production processes.
• Must pass required vision testing, including 20/25 Snellen vision in at least one eye.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous NDT, quality inspection, aerospace manufacturing, or foundry experience.
• Prior experience with fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) processes.
• NAS 410 certification experience.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing or NADCAP-accredited environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluorescent penetrant processing of aerospace investment castings according to approved procedures and technique sheets.
• Review routers and documentation to verify previous operations were completed correctly and paperwork matches the product.
• Load parts into baskets and process them through the FPI production line.
• Clean, degrease, rinse, dry, develop, and post-clean castings according to customer and process requirements.
• Follow IMRS requirements to support product acceptance and rejection decisions.
• Monitor dwell times, drying cycles, and processing parameters to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Use hoists and material-handling equipment to move parts safely through the processing line.
• Tag and identify parts throughout the process.
• Complete required production and quality documentation.
• Support 6S activities and perform routine cleaning and maintenance of FPI equipment and processing lines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness incentives.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Training and development curriculum, regular performance conversations, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED