Non-Destructive Testing Tool Inspector, Level 1

Beehive Industries, LLC; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Equity in the company

401(k) with match

Medical and Dental coverage from day 1

Job summary

Beehive Industries in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a qualified NDI Technician - FPI Level I to perform fluorescent penetrant inspections on aerospace hardware in accordance with NAS 410 and Beehive's NDT practice. You will prepare parts, perform required steps, document results, and work under Level II/III guidance.

Candidates must have NAS 410 Level I training, able to read drawings, maintain records, and obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must meet NAS 410 Level I PT training and Beehive NDT written practice.
• 16 hours PT training and 130 hours PT experience required.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and specs.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI/PT) per work instructions and customer specs.
• Prepare parts, apply penetrant, dwell, develop, inspect, and post-clean per parameters.
• Conduct equipment checks and document inspection results and traceability.
• Escalate out-of-tolerance conditions to Level II/III as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Education

NAS 410 Level I training

Penetrant Testing knowledge

Tools

FPI equipment

UV-A inspection

NDT instruments

Job description

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

The NDI Technician - FPI Level I performs fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI/PT) activities on aerospace hardware in accordance with approved work instructions, applicable specifications, and Beehive Industries' NDT written practice. This role processes and prepares parts, performs required equipment and system checks, documents inspection results, and works under the guidance or supervision of qualified Level II or Level III personnel as required by NAS 410.

What You’ll Do...

• Perform fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI/PT) processing in accordance with approved work instructions, procedures, drawings, and applicable customer or industry requirements.
• Prepare parts for inspection and complete required pre-cleaning, penetrant application, dwell, removal, developer application, inspection, and post-cleaning steps within approved process parameters.
• Perform equipment standardization and required system performance checks using approved instructions; identify and escalation out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Examine components under the required inspection conditions and accurately identify and document relevant, nonrelevant, and false indications.
• Document inspection results, process records, traceability information, and required quality records accurately and completely.
• When specifically authorized by Beehive's Responsible Level III and written practice, interpret and evaluate designated products or product forms for acceptance or rejection in accordance with approved work instructions; otherwise, refer evaluation decisions to Level II or Level III personnel.
• Maintain FPI materials, equipment, work areas, and consumables in a condition that supports safe, compliant, and repeatable inspection results.
• Follow chemical handling, PPE, UV-A exposure, environmental, EHS, quality, and foreign object debris (FOD) controls applicable to the inspection area.
• Support internal, customer, regulatory, and special-process audits by maintaining accurate records and demonstrating adherence to approved processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Quality and manufacturing operations.

You have...

Education

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade-school coursework in nondestructive testing, inspection, manufacturing, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Must meet, or be capable of meeting, the formal training, examination, and vision requirements for Penetrant Testing Level I under NAS 410 Revision 6 and Beehive Industries' approved NDT written practice.

Experience

• For PT/FPI Level I qualification, NAS 410 Revision 6 specifies a minimum of 16 hours of formal PT training and 130 hours of applicable experience; documented prior training and experience may be accepted only as permitted by Beehive's written practice and approved by the Responsible Level III or Examiner.
• Hands‑on experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, inspection, or special processes is preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed written work instructions, process specifications, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Working knowledge of fluorescent penetrant inspection principles, process controls, equipment, materials, and common discontinuity types.
• Ability to perform accurate documentation and maintain inspection traceability in paper and electronic quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail, disciplined process execution, and willingness to elevate abnormal conditions or unclear requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Level II/III NDI personnel.
• Ability to meet applicable near-vision and color-perception requirements and maintain qualification status in accordance with Beehive's written practice.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice to have...

• Current or previous employer certification to NAS 410 or EN 4179 as PT/FPI Level I.
• Experience inspecting aerospace castings, forgings, weldments, machined components, or additively manufactured hardware.
• Experience working in an AS9100 and/or Nadcap-controlled special-process environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods in a manufacturing and inspection environment, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and using inspection equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to safely handle parts and materials consistent with site lifting requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular use of required PPE and work around approved penetrant-process chemicals and UV-A inspection equipment; must follow applicable EHS controls and safety procedures.
• Ability to work assigned shifts and overtime as business needs require; limited travel may be required for training or support at other Beehive locations.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life,and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.