HOURLY PRODUCTION - Xray Operator

Howmet Aerospace; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in La Porte, IN is seeking an NDT Technician to support product criteria interpretation and X-ray inspection processes. You will work in a fast-paced team environment and ensure documentation and product criteria are met.

Responsibilities include coordinating NDT workflow, preparing specimens for X-ray, maintaining equipment and safety standards, and mentoring Level I staff toward Level II proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED to be considered for this position.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.
• Export-controlled data access considerations apply.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Work as part of a team under general supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain expected quality levels and perform product verification and documentation verification.
• Ensure NDT processes for product criteria are met and monitor X-ray equipment.
• Coordinate product workflow through NDT processes and prepare films for reading.

Skills

Safety awareness

NDT knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

NDT inspection tools (X-ray)

Computer

Optical inspection tools

Job description

• Locations 1110 East Lincoln Way, Laporte, IN, 46350-3954, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 09/05/2026, 12:00 AM
• 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

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision.
• Must be able to work and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Must be able to maintain expected quality levels.
• Product verification.
• Documentation verification.
• Ensure NDT processes for product criteria is met.
• Monitor X-Ray equipment and all related functions regarding X-Ray equipment.

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prioritize and coordinate product workflow through NDT processes.
• Ensure product and documentation matches.
• Setup product to be x-rayed per technique.
• X-Ray.
• Tear Down.
• Develop and package film to be read.
• Monitor film processing.
• Refilling developer and fixer tanks.
• Clean film processor as required.
• Fill Cassettes with clean film.
• Cut film into special sizes.
• Repair torn cassettes.
• Maintain cleanliness of work environment.
• Interface with Level II for technical guidance pertaining to manufacturing for NDT issues.
• Assist Level II in training Level I candidates.
• Expectations are for Level I’s to reach Level II status.
• Various duties which fall under Corporate NDT Manual and/or NDT Level III/ Area Leaders direction.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Employees are expected to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• WORKKEYS Tests are REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Testing will be conducted at the La Porte WorkOne office. Required Testing: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents. Candidates MUST pass with a Level 4 or higher on ALL tests.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to demonstrate 2 years of full-time continuous work experience with the same employer OR 6 months of manufacturing experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Safety awareness.
• Working knowledge of specific technical NDT application.
• Ability to read and understand Activity Instructions in accordance with standard procedures.
• Team orientated attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Average communications skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is required to execute the following:

• Occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items.
• Lifting intermittently of various items. Typically, assistance would be provided for weights exceeding 35 pounds.
• Good manual dexterity to operate computer equipment and precision measuring instruments.
• Position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments.
• Sitting in chairs (swivel, padded, and adjustable).
• Squatting / crouching when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc.
• Standing intermittently.
• Visual monitoring of computer screens.
• Visual inspection and review of products for compliance to specifications. Visual viewing of processing equipment, precision measuring instruments, prints, reports, manuals, procedures and an assortment of printed items.
• Visual requirements for this position are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required.

Equipment Used:

• Various NDT inspection tools (x-ray).
• Computer.
• Optical inspection aids/tool/equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.