NDI Technician

6 months ago

Kinston, United States Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Full time
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Location: Kinston, NC - RELOCATION assistance available for those that qualify
Key Accountabilities:
  • Responsible for using analysis techniques to evaluate the properties of materials, components, or systems without causing damage
  • Utilize Non-Destructive inspection methods (liquid penetrate, ultrasonic, pulse-echo, and immersion) to verify parts and processes are in compliance with customer engineering requirements
  • Set up and standardize NDI equipment, process parts, interpret and evaluate for acceptance or rejection, and document results
  • Establish techniques from approved general procedure or work instructions for final approval
  • Conduct system performance checks in accordance with applicable process standards
  • Provide necessary guidance and/or supervision to trainees
  • Perform audit surveillance on non-destructive inspection processes and initiate and document any non-conformances according to specification, process, and procedures
  • Interpret codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control NDT methods
  • Assume technical responsibility for the NDT facility, equipment, and staff
  • Prepare, verify, and approve procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy
  • Provide training, examination, and certification of personnel
  • Perform audit surveillance on non-destructive inspection processes and initiate and document any non-conformances according to specification, process, and procedures

Requirements:
  • MS Office Suite skills
  • Minimum 5 years related experience
  • Aerospace Industry experience
  • NAS 410 NDI level 2 or level 3 certification (must be able to provide documented proof)
  • Must have the ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
  • Associate degree or higher in NDI or NDT field (equivalent experience considered)
  • Ultrasonic experience

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.