Job Information
Howmet Aerospace NDT Level III in Laval, Quebec
Position Purpose
The responsible NDT level III position is primarily accountable for ensuring that all aluminum cast product are NDT inspected (fluorescent penetrant and radiography) in accordance with customer specifications and within corporate and aerospace quality standard. The level III candidate shall have technical responsibility and authority for PT and RT NDT operations at Laval, including the certification of all qualified NDT personnel (Level I and II).
Key Results Areas
NO. 1 PRODUCTION PLAN
Verifies that cast product is inspected within pre-established manufacturing costs.
TYPICAL TASKS
Ensures that NDT personnel have the correct material, tools and equipment to effectively accomplish their work activities and schedules.
Verifies that all NDT tools and equipment are calibrated and approved for on-going production use
Acts as lead process owner for NDT operations for implementation and correction of NDT procedures and methods.
Identifies poor quality production issues and initiates corrective actions (internal and external activities).
Encourages NDT personnel feedback on all NDT production issues which create improvement opportunities regarding product flow, throughput, and quality.
NO. 2 PERSONNEL SUPERVISION
TYPICAL TASKS
2.1 Provides training, communication, and direction with Activity Instructions and Product Criteria. Ensures all NDT personnel execute work instructions and activities to full compliance
2.2 Provides guidance with NDT personnel on job specific tasks required.
2.3 Ensures that NDT personnel understand their job duties and responsibilities.
2.4 In accordance with NAS-410, ensures that all NDT personnel receive appropriate training and examinations, and acquire adequate experience to successfully be certified and able do their work.
2.5 Acts as NDT technical liaison with customers and corporate.
NO. 3 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Stimulates a continuous improvement environment. Influences employees to voluntarily contribute to improvement efforts to provide their internal customer with cast product or NDT processes/methods that adequately meet external customer requirements and specifications.
TYPICAL TASKS
3.1 Implements improvement changes and measures that assure that products meet quality norms.
3.2 Actively participates in problem solving, cost reduction, and waste reduction.
NO. 4 AUDITS, EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
Ensures that all equipment and materials used meet customer requirements and corporate quality standards and expectations. Conducts numerous audits (internal and external) to ensure that customer specifications are met.
TYPICAL TASKS
4.1 Audits and surveys on-going NDT production operations, processes, and personnel for adequacy and compliancy within production scheduling constraints and quality standards
4.2 Audits the performance of Level I’s and Level II’s and takes part in the preparation and execution of their reviews.
4.3 Monitors and ensures that all NDT equipment is properly maintained and calibrated at all times. Assists as necessary in the execution of maintenance tasks on NDT equipment.
NO. 5 NDT INSPECTION
Ensures that all cast products are NDT inspected in accordance with customer’s requirements and corporate quality standards.
TYPICAL TASKS
5.1 Develops x-ray techniques and fluorescent penetrant inspection procedures and instructions.
5.2 Ensures NDT personnel perform inspection to the appropriate accept/reject criteria.
5.3 Works in parallel with manufacturing to ensure the appropriate raw material and supplies are available to support production and quality requirements.
NO. 6 ADMINISTRATION
Ensures that administrative functions are completed effectively within Arconic systems and framework procedures.
TYPICAL TASKS
6.1 Prepares and submits special requisitions to purchasing for tools, material and supplies required by the NDT department and ensures approvals are granted by Manufacturing.
6.2 Ensures NDT personnel properly complete NDT reports, logs, and routers.
6.3 Performs drawing and specification reviews for NDT inspection compliancy.
6.4 Implements Arconic policies and procedures, and monitors adherence to ethics program.
NO. 7 ETHICS AND VALUES
Respects the values and code of ethics of the company. Ensures that equipment, installations, tools, working methods and work activities are efficient, safe and in compliance with regulations.
TYPICAL TASKS
Avoids conflict of interest situations.
Ensures that management trust is not violated.
Acts in the company bests interests.
Supports client-centered delivery performance results.
Seeks constant internal as well as external “client” feedback.
Takes personal responsibility for quality of products or services rendered.
Displays a positive, willing to work attitude, as someone who can be counted on to be at work, on time, every day.
NO. 8 ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS)
Respects Environment, Health & Safety programs of the company.
TYPICAL TASKS
Learns and understands company EHS rules and regulations.
Wears protective equipment as required.
Follows all safety rules.
Reports safety hazards, unsafe acts, and any accidents as per company procedures.
Competency Profile
A.
EDUCATION
Technical College degree or High School Diploma with relevant experience
B.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
PT and RT level III certification preferably NAS 410
C.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of ten years experience in NDT methods and manufacturing environment.
Aluminum casting experience will be an asset.
D.
PERTINENT JOB SKILLS
D1. TECHNICAL
Must be capable of accurate interpretation of gauge and/or scale readings
Must be able to work with fractions/decimals
Must possess good mathematical skills
Good understanding of origin of metallurgical defects
Good interpretation of defects on castings
Knowledgeable of x-ray equipment
D2. PERSONAL
Enthusiastic High energy
Self-motivated Well-organized
Possess a can-do attitude
Tolerance to stress
Ability to maintain constant attention during critical steps of the individuals job requirements
Must exercise very good judgment
Must possess a good degree of manual dexterity
D3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Builds relationships
Is a change agent
Manages disagreement
D4. Team Work
Influences and motivates others
Coaches and develops others
Team builder
D5. Communication SKILLS
Speaks fluently both French and English
Demonstrates superior communication skills – written and oral
Ability to communicate effectively with all areas of other departments
E.
KNOWLEDGE
Must have knowledge of departmental procedures