Level III Trainee - Penetrant Testing

Level III Trainee (FPI)

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for a Level III Trainee (FPI) to join our Howmet Casting located in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this position are Day Shift.

Anticipated Pay Range: $28-$35 per hour. Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program (free local gym membership) as well as other discounted benefits.

The Level III Trainee position was created to ensure the availability of trained personnel for the primary Level III position if needed. In the event of a Level III departure, the Level III Trainee must be positioned to assume the primary Level III position. These positions will be selected for specific methods including crystal/etch, visual/UT, fluorescent penetrant, and radiography (film & DR).

The Level III Trainee will split their time between assisting the Level III in the assigned duties of audits, technique creation and other technical functions listed below, and the remaining time will be spent performing their production function. After hire, a training plan will be developed to bridge the gap to Secondary Level III certification. This plan will also specify how the time will be split up between Level III tasks versus production.

After training is complete, the Secondary Level III is required to complete certification requirements per BOP  and pass the company’s level III examination. After certification, the Secondary Level III will continue to work the split shift (Level III tasks and production), continuing to gain experience by working with the primary level III as part of succession planning. This position will be expected to work overtime as required to ensure the customer and production requirements are met.

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

• Participate and assist in internal, external, and customer audits
• Assist in training and monitoring proficiency of the Level I and Level II NDT inspectors (OJT and Technical)
• Assist in performing L1 and L2 audits for product conformity and process comprehension (this will require overtime and/or coming in on off-shifts to audit employees that work on off-shifts)
• Ensure NDT processes for product criteria are met
• Ensure NDT inspections for product criteria are met Perform daily systems checks of responsible department
• Monitor equipment availability and maintain equipment, fixtures, and tools as necessary
• Under the guidance of the primary Level III, become responsible for developing and maintaining procedures and processes to ensure adherence to industry and customer requirements
• Maintain required documentation and records for specific method as required
• Interpret specifications and blueprints under the guidance of the primary Level III
• Complete Secondary Level III training per plan to be developed by Quality Manager and Level III
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Level III and/or Quality Manager
• Support Manufacturing as needed with production L1 and L2 duties

• Technique design and approval
  
  Perform required calibrations and system checks
• Help with Level I and Level II work standards
• Help in projects to improve work area
• Help prioritize and coordinate product work flow through NDT inspections
• Check process documentation for proper technique
• Interface with Level III for technical guidance pertaining to manufacturing for NDT issues
• Perform L1 and L2 duties as needed
• Assist in introducing new technology within the NDT method
• Lead R&R studies as necessary

Frequent interaction with Engineering, Manufacturing, Customers, BU level employees, external auditors and suppliers.

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Must be able to pass the Level III testing requirements
• This position supervises no other
• Must be able to work flexible hours including night and weekends with little advanced notice
• 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
• 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
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates residing…