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Final / FPI inspection

Howmet
Winsted, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2025
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.

, Qualifications

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.
, About Us
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com
, Job Info
  • Job Identification 112585
  • Job Category Operations
  • Posting Date 03/28/2025, 05:19 PM
  • Locations Winsted Indust Pk, 145 Price Rd, Winsted, CT, 06098, US
  • Apply Before 06/20/2025, 05:19 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
  • LinkedIn Recruiter Tag #LI-LM3
  • Export-Controlled Data 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

 

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