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Job Description

NDT Tech II - FPI

About GE Aerospace: 

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives.  Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world! 

Working at our Beavercreek Site:

GE Aerospace operations have been part of the Beavercreek community for over 75 years! Our Beavercreek facility on Research Blvd. manufactures gas turbine tubes, ducts, and manifolds, and also has complex machining, fabrication and investment casting capabilities. Product engineering, new product development and testing is performed on site. This facility also does repair and overhaul of tubes, ducts, and manifolds. Our location on Heller drive manufactures turbine airfoils and has a focus on next generation technology. We have been awarded OSHAS’s highest safety rating. 

Role Overview:

This is a challenging role that involves performing all required inspections, tests, and evaluations in Liquid penetrant.  You will also ensure all equipment, personnel, and planning are maintained for proficient operation and quality compliance.

• The FPI Technician will be performing calibrations, Nondestructive Tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and record results.
• FPI Technicians are qualified to set up and calibrate equipment and to interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• FPI Technicians are thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the method of NDT being used and should exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job training and guidance of assistants and level I technicians.
• Ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
• Organize and report test results.
• Assist in the development and implementation of advanced technical inspections.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management.

The Ideal Candidate:

In this role the ideal candidate will primarily perform fluorescent penetrant inspections of weldments and tubing, castings, etc. in accordance with company/customer drawings and specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a current or past certification in accordance with NAS410 as a certified Level 2 Liquid Penetrant inspector.
• Must provide documented PTL2 qualification and training records.
• 6 months demonstrated experience in the use of basic hand tools for setting up equipment, fixtures, and parts for inspection.
• Pass the eye test requirements per NAS410. (Near vision 20/25 and color perception)
• This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard work week. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multiple Certifications held in NDT.
• Technical degree or Vocational degree in NDT.
• Proficient in the use of shop math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and use of fractions and decimals) with the ability to learn and apply trigonometry and geometry.
• Understands repair process and service induced discontinuities related to aviation hardware overhauled and repaired.
• Experience in basic computing
• Experience performing basic CNC and/or Robotic programming used for inspections.
• Experienced in the use of basic shop mechanical measurement equipment such as mic's, verniers, dial indicators, or length scales.
• Knowledge of material and chemical handling practices.
• Ability to perform basic machine preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment to known standards.
• Experience operating material handling and lifting devices, including ability to obtain forklift license if required

Additional Information:

• Wages $29.85 + per hour based on experience
• Additional 10%/hour premium for 2nd or 3rd shift
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion. Items more than 50 pounds will be lifted with assistance. 

Closing: 

We strive to keep a fun and enjoyable shop atmosphere while maintaining the highest level of quality work output. We work together to make the impossible happen and we are looking for people like YOU to join us! We’re looking for team-oriented individuals with the ability to share ideas and make recommendations with peers and leadership. 

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.