Xray Tech - Multiple Shifts

Howmet Aerospace•Rockaway Township, NJ

7h•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring an XRAY Inspector for its Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. This is an entry-level position beginning as a Level I trainee, with progression to Level II following successful completion of certification requirements and as determined by competency and company need. The role uses X-ray equipment to inspect metal castings for internal defects and, at Level II, interpret film and digital images against customer specifications and identify casting repairs or rework needs. Openings are on second shift, Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and third shift, Sunday night through Friday morning from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Training is on first shift, Monday through Friday, for several months. The stated new-hire hourly rate is $25.66, increasing to $28.31 after 12 months, with an hourly shift premium when assigned to an off-shift. The role involves frequent internal contact with Engineering and Quality and requires compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies, regulations, training, and personal protective equipment requirements. Employees must report work-related illnesses, injuries, and safety, health, or environmental concerns. The work area must be kept clean, orderly, and safe. The position is based at the Dover, New Jersey facility. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover; relocation benefits are not offered. Employment is contingent on authorization to work in the United States and lawful access to export-controlled items. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Must pass initial and annual Jaeger 1 visual tests.
Must be a certified Level I operator for Level II consideration.
For Level I certification, pass practical, general, and specific RT Level I exams with a composite score of at least 80%.
For Level II certification, pass practical, general, and specific RT Level II exams with a composite score of at least 80%.
Ability to read and follow inspection techniques.
Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover, New Jersey; no relocation benefit is offered.
Ability to frequently push and pull loads of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read customer specifications.
Proficient computer skills.
Prior X-ray or radiology experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate 320 KV, 450 KV, MEV, and digital X-ray units to inspect metal castings for internal defects according to customer requirements.
Load film cassettes; process and sort film; and operate densitometers to verify film densities.
Complete process and NADCAP inspection records and other required documentation.
Read and follow inspection techniques.
Develop skills and train toward Level II Inspector responsibilities as determined by competency and company need.
At Level II, view extra sensitive and sensitive X-ray film, N-ray film, and digital images to determine whether castings meet customer requirements.
At Level II, locate defects on castings based on X-ray indications and mark locations for weld or mechanical repair in accordance with customer requirements.
Determine whether repairs or rework are necessary.
Maintain Level I certification when working at Level II and maintain 98% reliability from surveillance audits.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
Comply with applicable department, facility, corporate, and regulatory EH&S requirements; wear required personal protective equipment; attend EH&S training; and report job-related illnesses, injuries, and safety, health, or environmental concerns.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision.

Benefits

Paid vacation based on length of service.
13 paid holidays per year.
401(k) retirement savings plan with potential company matching of a percentage of pre-tax contributions.
Separate employer contribution to the retirement savings account each pay period.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits offered upon hire.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
Employee life insurance and disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Free fitness center membership.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.