Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.
Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite Primary Care at the Hitchiner Health and Resource Center for convenient and no cost preventative, acute and chronic medical and behavioral health services for employees and their dependents.
• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation at 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance:
1.Train, examine and certify NDT personnel in one or more disciplines (x-ray, fluorescent penetrant, grain etch and/or magnetic particle inspections) in accordance with all applicable agency and customer specifications.
2.Establish, promulgate, and maintain departmental procedures and work instructions in accordance with all applicable agency and customer specifications.
3.Train and approve auditors, technicians, and administrative assistants to monitor and report regularly on the status of all materials, equipment, and personnel.
4.Maintain a high level of proficiency in computers and software applications, developing and approving techniques personally or through subordinate level II inspectors.
5.Support and participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts endorsed by the various functional departments and outlined in the approval business plans.
6.Initiate containment and/or corrective action to prevent known or potential rejects from shipping.
7.As applicable to Level III discipline(s), maintain intimate knowledge of radiographic, die penetrant, grain etch and/or magnetic particle inspection equipment and related paraphernalia, perishable supplies, as well as basic measuring, test and calibration equipment.
8.Exposure to the following is mandatory; techniques, specifications, procedures, work instructions, image processing methods and materials, emulsions, solutions, suspensions, lead sheets, penetrameters, wax patterns, ceramic cores, castings, machined components, and assemblies.
Additional Responsibilities:
1.Follow all safety requirements as stated on the job safety card.
2.Complete all paperwork associated with the job, retaining all forms and test results.
3.Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
4.Establish and approve techniques in accordance with agency and/or customer specifications.
5.Prepare, administer, and grade level I and level II Inspector exams.
6.Verify proper inspection through audits of operators and processes.
7.Gather and classify product and process related data as defined by Quality management and engineering.
8.Perform final audits.
9.Establish the guidelines for maintaining records of documents required for shipment.
10.Receive customer training and certification where required.
11.Handle, collect, contain, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with company policies and procedures, reporting spills and discrepancies to supervision or management.
12.Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
13.Ensure that all activities are performed in compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct.
14.Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
1. Associates degree in applicable field.
2. Vision requirement of 20/20 or better in at least one eye, per the J1 standard as well as color perception.
3. Color Perception: 100% correct identification of medically accepted color plates such as the Ishihara test. Ability to distinguish and differentiate between the colors used in the method for which certification is sought.
4. Must have evidence of passing level III written and practical exam(s) in radiographic, die penetrant, grain etch and/or magnetic particle inspection (e.g., current certifications).
5. Must possess ability to work with customers.
6. Travel may be required.
7. Computer skills are required: HP Inform, Data Express, MS Office suite, database, and SPC.
8. Quality control experience in investment castings or machined components are desired.
9. Must possess one additional year experience beyond the NDT Level II requirements.
10. Must be knowledgeable about and comply with NAS 410, ASTM E 1417, ASTM E 1444 and ASTM E 1742 standards. Must also be prepared to comply with military standards called out by contract.
11. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.