Howmet Aerospace
X-Ray Level II
Job Description
We’re a company of innovators and makers. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the aerospace and transportation industries. Join our team and help us engineer the next generation of sustainable travel.
Howmet Aerospace , headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com .
Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in La Porte, Indiana is nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan – our facility in La Porte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Radiographic Level II will perform all Radiographic Level I duties. In addition to these responsibilities this position is required to ensure all castings have been properly processed and inspected (read film) per customer specifications. The Radiographic Level II will be certified to NAS410 standards and customer specifications as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
- Must be able to function as a member of a team and can work under general supervision.
- Must be able to work and function in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic knowledge of computers.
- Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.
- Product verification.
- Documentation verification.
- Ensure NDT processes for product criteria are met.
- Ensure NDT radiograph inspections for product criteria are met.
- Monitor X-Ray equipment and all related functions regarding X-Ray equipment.
- Perform daily systems check of X-ray department.
Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prioritize and coordinate product workflow through NDT processes and NDT radiographic inspections.
- Ensure product and documentation matches.
- Check process documentation for proper technique.
- Process product per technique.
- Setup product to be X-Rayed per technique.
- X-Ray.
- Tear down.
- Develop and package film to be read.
- Inspect radiographs (read film) to product criteria.
- Monitor equipment operation during process.
- Monitor film processing.
- Restock film in darkroom.
- Refilling developer and fixer tanks.
- Clean film processor as required.
- Fill Cassettes with clean film.
- Cut film into special sizes.
- Organize film at film table.
- Repair torn cassettes.
- Maintain cleanliness of work environment.
- Interface with Level III for technical guidance pertaining to manufacturing for NDT issues.
- Train Level I candidates.
- Performs material handling.
- Various duties which fall under Corporate NDT Manual and/or NDT Level III/ Area Leaders direction.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Employees are expected to work overtime as needed.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
- Completion of Level II certification.
- Completion of Level II DR (digital radiography) certification.
- Must be able to demonstrate 2 years of continuous employment OR 6 months of manufacturing experience.
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.
- Safety awareness.
- Working knowledge of specific technical NDT application.
- Ability to read and understand Activity Instructions in accordance with standard procedures.
- Team oriented attitude.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Good communications skills, both verbal and written.
Experience:
- Must currently be an X-Ray Level I.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee is required to execute the following:
- Occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items.
- Lifting intermittently of various items. Typically, assistance would be provided for weights exceeding 35 pounds.
- Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring instruments.
- Position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments.
- Sitting in chairs (swivel, padded, and adjustable).
- Squatting / crouching when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc.
- Standing intermittently.
- Visual monitoring of computer screens.
- Visual inspection and review of products for compliance to specifications. Visual viewing of processing equipment, precision measuring instruments, prints, reports, manuals, procedures and an assortment of printed items.
- Visual requirements for this position are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.
Equipment Used :
- Various NDT inspection tools (x-ray).
- Computer.
- Optical inspection aids/tool/equipment.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are performed primarily in manufacturing areas where compliance with applicable safety rules is required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is moderate.
EHS Requirements
- Expected to assist in the implementation of EHS Values and policy statements and accompanying principals.
- Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
- Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
- Attend all EHS training.
Quality Statement
The products we manufacture are used in important industries – transporting goods and people; the defense of our country; critical energy infrastructure for hospitals and public safety. Livelihoods and lives depend upon the products we manufacture. What we do as an organization is important and the first, and best, “line of defense” against non-conforming products escaping to our customers is you. A simple message: don’t take it, don’t make it, and don’t pass it.
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