NDT Level 2 - 1st Shift

GKN Aerospace •

El Cajon, California, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90 of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the NDT Tech II performs basic nondestructive testing to verify the structural integrity of Titanium and Aluminum Rotating Hardware, uses conventional and automated ultrasonic, radiographic, Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and other NDT test methods, e.g., FPI, and performs NDT on aircraft parts and evaluate test results by analyzing and interpreting the data in accordance with customer requirements

Job Responsibilities

-   Performing NDT Tests on various Rotating Hardware.
-   Undertaking training in NDT Methods to achieve Level 2 in Eddy Current, Fluorescent Penetrant, Radiographic, and Ultrasonic Testing to Specification NAS-410.
-   Implementing Procedures, Instruction & Techniques as required.
-   Performing Control Checks on Test Method capability.
-   Documenting and advising local team members of test outcome
-   Review and implement customer requirements; such as: Engineering Drawings, Process Specifications and other industry standards. Develop and maintain processes, test methodology and procedures. Understand manufacturing methods and part construction, as it relates to the NDT data.
-   Operate ultrasonic equipment; such as: a-scan & resonance scopes, phased array equipment and automated scanning systems. Operate x-ray equipment; such as: robotic scanners and computed radiography data acquisition systems.
-   Other test equipment may include: eddy current scopes and helium mass spectrometers.
-   Identify and investigate new technologies, processes and/or procedures to maintain or improve NDT capabilities, efficiencies, etc.
-   Interface with engineers, internal & external customers, manufacturing personnel and management to improve processes. Provide guidance, leadership and instruction to other NDT technicians.
-   Integrate improvements to realize benefits in cost, cycle, and customer satisfaction.
-   Performs other assignments and tasks as directed.

Job Requirements:
Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
-   High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
-   3+ years of experience utilizing Non-Destructive Testing in a manufacturing environment
-   Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
-   GKN Experience
-   Previous experience in a FAA Repair work-center
-   Project / Program Management
-   Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
-   Experience in a classroom setting of nondestructive testing of metallic and/or nonmetallic materials training.
-   Approved accumulated number of hours required on the job training and/or certification.
-   Must acquire and maintain nondestructive testing certification by passing required certification written and practical examinations.
-   Skills include knowledge of conventional and automated, robotic testing systems, good communications and computer skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
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Mental and Physical Demands
-   Manual dexterity
-   Ability to stand for long periods of time
-   Lift up to 50 pounds
-   Withstand loud noise of a manufacturing shop environment
-   Good vision with or without correction-must not be color blind-NDT only

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is between $29.00 - $35.00 per hour.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1032889201

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NDT Level 2 - 1st Shift

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