Job Info
- Job Identification 115627
- Job Category Operations
- Posting Date 01/08/2026, 09:24 PM
- Locations One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)
- Job Schedule Full time
- Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
- Export-Controlled Data 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
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.
Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for an X-Ray Tech (Level I) to join our Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) group in Hampton, Virginia.
New Hire Starting Rate: $24.58 p/hr.;
After 6 months: $27.31 p/hr.
This position will receive an hourly "shift premium" of $1.00 p/hr. while assigned to an off shift.
Job Summary: The X-Ray Tech (Level I) will radiograph and inspect castings, sample parts, and structural members for flaws, cracks, or presence of foreign materials and process related deviations.
Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:
- Must possess the skills and knowledge to process parts, document results, and perform equipment standardization in accordance with approved work instructions.
- Must possess the skills and knowledge to carry out any necessary preparation of parts before or after X-Ray inspection in accordance with approved work instructions.
- Must possess the skills and knowledge to conduct system performance checks in accordance with the applicable process standards and customer requirements.
- Must possess the skills and knowledge to advance into and successfully achieve Level II certification.
- Must be receiving of guidance or supervision from a certified Level II or Level III.
- Shall not accept or reject evaluations unless specified in writing and approved by the Level III.
- Operates X-Ray and film processing equipment.
- Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
- Internal certification with rectification every five years is required.
- Ability to read, write, and apply concepts and use of basic math.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- A skills assessment will be administered to internal candidates to verify aptitude in the skills required to perform x-ray inspection.
Equipment Used: Various radiographic imaging equipment, 320 MEV, 450 MEV, and Linatron Units.
, QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- An application must include a resume for review and consideration.
- This position requires a minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate.
- This position requires at least 1 year of related manufacturing and/or NDT experience/training.
- Availability for all shifts (including 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekend shift) is necessary. The ability to work overtime and weekends is required as schedules may vary based on operational needs; flexibility is essential.
- All newly hired and internal candidates who are successfully awarded this position are required to pass a near vision exam utilizing the Tumbling E Chart per ISO 18490.
- 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and light weighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at Follow:
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