NDT Inspector

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Stoughton; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an NDT Inspector to perform critical inspections on industrial components. The ideal candidate will possess proven NDT experience, ideally in aerospace, and a Level 2 FPI qualification. Responsibilities include ensuring strict conformance to specifications and raising issues as necessary. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £18.54 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including additional holidays, bonuses, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days floating holiday entitlement

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in NDT, preferably on Aerospace products.
• Sound understanding of engineering drawings and method specifications.
• Ability to work on a three-shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fluorescent penetrant inspection and visual inspection on industrial components.
• Ensure batch cards are signed off confirming compliance with specifications.
• Raise any conformance issues per Company procedure.

Skills

NDT experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Use of inspection equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 2 FPI qualification

Tools

CMM machines

Job description

Job Role

NDT Inspector

Location

Leicester

Pay Rate

£18.54 per hour (incl. shift premium)

Shift

AM, PM, Night Shift Rotation

Benefits

• 26 days floating + 7 statutory days (this holiday entitlement increases after 10 years to 27 days)
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus scheme
• Quarterly bonus

About the Company

A global leader in manufacturing airfoil components for aerospace and industrial power generation. We pride ourselves on engineering excellence and producing high-quality components that meet the most exacting standards.

The NDT Inspector Role

To complete fluorescent penetrant inspection, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection on industrial components in line with strict procedures and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• To inspect work, ensuring that strict conformance is met
• To sign off batch cards detailing components are in line with specification and meet customer requirements
• To raise any conformance issues and any relevant paperwork in line with Company procedure
• To maintain FPI level 2 accreditation as required.
• First off inspections
• Receipt inspection (validation of parts returning from subcontract locations)
• Complete conventional and CMM inspection work as an independent over check for parts
• Understand engineering drawings for the purpose of inspection
• Complete visual inspection of parts during the inspection process.
• Undertake airflow Inspection tasks as required
• Consistently achieving all area targets as determined by the Cell Manager
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety.

About You

• Hold a level 2 FPI qualification (desirable)
• Proven NDT experience (essential)
• Experience ideally been gained on Aerospace products
• A solid understanding of engineering drawings and method specifications
• Ability to use conventional inspection equipment
• Ability to use CMM machines
• A sound understanding of inspection techniques (on a variety of products) and proven engineering experience
• Experience of inspecting to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to work on a three-shift pattern
• Experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing Company, with demanding targets
• Ability to produce quality work whilst working under pressure
• Able to work with little or no supervision
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to contribute in a team environment Willing to learn and take on board new skills

How to Apply

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