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Howmet Aerospace · 1 day ago

HOURLY PRODUCTION - Fluorescent Penetrant Inspector

La Porte, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking a Fluorescent Penetrant Inspector to work as a team member, conditioning rough castings to meet customer specifications through various inspection and finishing processes.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Read and implement PC (product criteria)

Operate hand grinding tools (both belt and stone)

Operate metal cleaning equipment, water flow and sonic equipment

Adjust parts by use of presses, heat or other dimensional tooling

Operate hand sandblast and auto blast units

Prolonged gripping standing or sitting and pushing, pulling and lifting. Moderate length of concentration

To become cross trained in order to perform ALL or MOST of the duties listed below, with a main concentration in FPI Certified Level II duties. When necessary, the individual may be required to move castings to designated areas or perform other work-related duties as assigned:

Sandblast part by the PC

Fill and clean the blasting unit

Perform hazeblast operation

Inspect castings for possible scrap

Maintain the correct pressure and speed of the blast cabinets by the AI’s and PC’s

Finish castings to PC using stones, burrs, belts, templates and gauges

Sandblast to surface finish

Conduct visual operation and primary inspection of casting

Input data in computer for collection

Use boroscope for inspection and fiber light

Perform decap/deburr operation

Perform sonic operation

Map weld areas

Operate comco machine

Operate water flow

Dimensional Operator

Use of calipers, micrometer, height gauges, shim stock, scissors, pin, go no/go, step gauges, Arbor presses and sonic equipment

Input data for record keeping

Adjusting castings for PC compliance

Working with engineering on deviant castings and reworking to engineers' instructions

Operate glassbead/table clean unit

Datum “C” drilling-Stators Cell Only

Reroute nonconforming castings

Surface preparation-removing contaminants by degreasing or sand blasting

Application of proper penetrant and removal of excess penetrant

Emulsifying for the specific amount of time

Removal of excess water and drying of casting

Application of developer

Monitor gages on equipment and run daily and monthly test to ensure system is operating within customer specifications

Complete routing card

Reading FPI defects to insure customer regulations

Qualification

FPI Certified Level IIMetal cleaning equipmentGauging equipmentHand grinding toolsVisual inspectionReading instructionsManual dexterityTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma or GED equivalency required

WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Testing will be conducted at the La Porte WorkOne office. Required Testing: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents and Workplace Observation. Candidates MUST pass with a Level 4 or higher on Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents and with a Level 2 or higher on Workplace Observation to be considered

Applicants 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