Education:

High School diploma or GED

Skills and Abilities:

 Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimal and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, writing diagrams, computer scanning devices.Basic skills and knowledge using adjustable measuring instruments for checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data; where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.

Experience:

1 year of manufacturing inspection. FPI experience preferred but not required

Requirements:

​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.This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

 

Embark on a new career journey! Howmet Aerospace is actively recruiting for Fluorescent Penetrate Inspectors (FPI). 

Salary

Starting salary $21.00+ BOE Shift differentials: 2nd shift/ $2.00, 3rd shift $3.00 - Ability to train on 1st shift for several months.External hires are eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus.Benefit package includes, Medical, Dental, Visual, vacation, and more.Excellent benefits/401K

In the role of an FPI, your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting inspection operations, including receiving, final, and all in-process inspections for various part types.

- Processing materials through pre-clean operations before FPI.

- Operating the FPI line and conducting process checks.

- Carrying out daily and weekly calibration checks.

- Adhering to operational sheets and maintaining all quality records.

- Troubleshooting and resolving issues as they occur.

- Potentially receiving training and taking responsibility for heat treat furnaces.

 

Key Functions:

- Inspecting materials according to operation sheet specifications.

- Keeping accurate quality records.

- Gauging, setting up, and operating airflow, waterflow, and moment weigh systems.

- Packing, unpacking, and loading materials, as well as inspecting and replacing totes and liners when necessary.

- Processing parts through power wash, ultrasonic clean, FPI line, and pre-etch.

- Performing routine system and calibration checks daily and weekly on each shift.

- Replenishing penetrate supplies, materials, and other departmental supplies.

- Supporting Level II inspectors with parts handling.

- Maintaining at least an FPI Level I certification.

- Assisting in the training of new inspectors and FPI staff.

- Conducting high visual concentration inspections continuously for 2-hour periods.

- Addressing problems as needed and contacting a Quality Engineer or FPI Level 3 when necessary.

- Performing final inspections of parts according to OP sketch requirements.

- Conducting 6S audits and fulfilling other area-specific requirements.

- Upholding satisfactory attendance levels.

- Entering serial list numbers into the heat treat database.

Candidates must complete 160 hours of Level 1 processing and on-the-job training, plus 20 classroom hours, to qualify as a certified FPI Level I. Progression to FPI Level II will require additional on-the-job training and classroom hours.

Apply now to discover if you are eligible for the Fluorescent Penetrate Inspector - FPI inspector position.