This opening is with Howmet Aerospace - a world leader in investment casting of superalloys, aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets. For more information about Howmet Aerospace, visit us online at .

Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

Job Summary: The HSC FPI Operator will ensure quality castings are provided to the customer per customer requirements and specifications, by inspecting equipment and castings per technical drawings and marking documents and initiating requires forms for repair.

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

• Calibrate FPI test panel (daily) and performs FPI penetrant separation and precipitation visual check test.
• Performs FPI audits and self-auditing system for Level II
• Maintains annual test panel calibration log.
• Performs post emulsifiable penetrant system removability test.
• Maintains record logs on department chemicals, and checks ultraviolet intensity reading ambient light.
• Checks test panel and cleaning solvent, and FPI penetrant sensitivity test and sample
• Performs monthly penetrant degradation check and degrease cleaning on all castings.
• Check, chart results, monitor, and perform soap concentrations checks and changes.
• Process and inspect castings for defects both internal and external.
• Print lot trace cards when necessary and move castings to their designated area.
• Ability to work in team environments, solo work and working with all levels management, engineering, and other departments.
• Willing to participate in continuous improvements initiatives within our process to enhance the work task.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Basic Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• This position requires a minimum of three to six months related experience and/or training.
• Problem solving and mechanical aptitude and abilities.
• Must be available for all shifts (including 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend shift). Must be able to work overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required.
• 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• 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.