NDT Inspector

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wigston is seeking an experienced NDT Inspector to perform inspections on aerospace components. The role requires proven NDT experience and the ability to work with precision engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have a level 2 FPI qualification and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers competitive pay and various company benefits including holidays and pension plans.

Benefits

26 days floating + 7 statutory days holiday

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Store discount

Qualifications

• Proven NDT experience is essential.
• Experience ideally gained on Aerospace products.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fluorescent penetrant inspection and visual inspection.
• Ensure conformance to specifications and customer requirements.
• Maintain FPI level 2 accreditation.

Skills

Proven NDT experience

Attention to detail

Ability to use conventional inspection equipment

Ability to use CMM machines

Understanding of inspection techniques

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 FPI qualification

Tools

CMM machines

Job description

Job Role: NDT Inspector
Location: Leicester
Shift: AM, PM, Night Shift Rotation
Pay Rate: £18.54 per hour (incl. shift premium)

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:

Our client manufactures and machines complex highly technical castings for the Aerospace sector.

About the 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 supervisionExcellent communication skills, and the ability to contribute in a team environment Willing to learn and take on board new skills

Apply:

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