Final / FPI inspection

Responsibilities

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

Salary

• Starting salary $21.00 Based on Experience/certifications
• Shift differentials: 2nd shift/ $2.00, 3rd shift $3.00 - Ability to train on 1st shift for several months if needed.
• 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 Fluorescent Penetrate Inspectors (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.