X-Ray Inspector (Production Worker)

X-Ray Inspector (Production Worker) Job Highlights

Company Profile

Howmet Aerospace provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, and forged wheels for commercial transportation.

Job Profile

The company seeking an Xray Inspector (Production Worker) who will work as follows-

• Entry level is a Level 1 trainee until the successful completion of the Level I certification requirements.
• Level 1 operates x-ray equipment to take x-rays of metal castings.
• Level II operates x-ray equipment to take x-rays of castings and interprets film or digital images to customer specifications.

Educational Qualification

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Must pass initial and annual Jaeger 1 visual test
• Must be a certified Level I operator (Level II only)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Attend all EH&S training
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate, and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.
• Report all job-related illnesses and injuries. (per employee handbook).
• Report all Safety, Health, and Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.

Xray Operator (Level I)-

• Complete records as required for the process, NADCAP requirements, etc.
• Expected to develop skills and train as Level II Inspector as determined by competency and the Company’s need. (This training will be on shift where the need is the greatest).
• Load film cassettes.
• Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Must be able to pass the RT Level 1 exam (practical, general, and specific) for certification with a composite score of not less than 80%.
• Must be able to read and follow techniques.
• Operate densitometers to verify film densities.
• Process and sort film.
• Sets up and operates 320 KV, 450 KV, MEV, and digital X-ray units to x-ray metal castings for internal defects according to customer requirements.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervision.

Xray Inspector (Level II)

• Must be able to pass RT Level II exams (practical, general, and specific) for certification with a composite score of not less than 80%.
• Maintain Level I certification.
• Views extra sensitive (1%) and sensitive (2%) x-ray film, n-ray film, and digital image to determine if castings are free of internal defects per customer requirements.
• Locates defects on actual castings from x-ray film indications and marks locations for weld repair or mechanical repair (i.e., core break, fins) in accordance with customer requirements.
• Determines if any repairs or rework is necessary.
• Complete inspection records as required for the process, NADCAP requirements, etc.
• Maintains 98% reliability from surveillance audits.
• Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervision.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must be able to read customer specifications
• Proficient computer skills
• Prior x-ray/radiology experience a plus

Physical Demands

• Equipment used: X-ray units, film, reading lights, computers
• Frequent pushing and pulling of up to 25 pounds.

Benefits/Perks

• Paid vacation each year, based on length of service;
• 13 paid holidays per year;
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions;
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period;
• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire;
• Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program;
• Free fitness center membership

Others

• ​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. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Employer’s Statement

Howmet Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.