Fluorescent Penetrate Inspector (FPI)

Let the Journey begin! Howmet Aerospace is now seeking to fill positions for Fluorescent Penetrate Inspectors (FPI) on 2nd and 3rd shift

As a Fluorescent Penetrate Inspector you will:

• Perform inspection operations including receiving, final and all in-process inspections on all part types.
• Process material through pre-clean operations prior to FPI.
• Process material through FPI line and perform process checks.
• Perform daily and weekly calibration checks.
• Follow operational sheets and maintaining all quality records.
• Resolving problems as they arise
• Individual may also be trained and responsible for heat treat furnaces.

Essential Functions

• Inspect material to operation sheet requirements.
• Maintain all quality records.
• Gage, set-up and run airflow, waterflow and moment weigh.
• Pack, unpack and load material, review and replace totes and liners if necessary.
• Process parts through powerwash, ultrasonic clean, FPI line and pre-etch.
• Perform daily and weekly systems and calibration checks on each shift.
• Restock penetrate supplies and materials and department supplies.
• Assist Level II inspectors with parts handling.
• Maintain at least FPI Level I certification.
• Assist in training of new inspectors and FPI personnel.
• Perform inspections of high visual concentration for a period of 2 hours continuously.
• Resolve problems as required; contact Quality Engineer or FPI Level 3 as needed.
• Final inspection of parts to OP sketch requirements.
• Perform 6S audits and other area requirements.
• Maintain acceptable attendance.
• Input serial list numbers into heat treat data base.
• Must have 160 hours of Level I processing and on the job training in addition to 20 classroom hours to meet the requirements as a certified FPI Level I. Must continue to progress to the FPI Level II role through on-the-job training and classroom hours.

Job Specifications

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

Excellent benefit package that includes: Medical, Dental, vision 401K and more.