NDI Technician

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking an NDI Technician to join our Quality department based in Kinston, NC. Our team manufactures critical aircraft components.

Responsibilities

• Use analysis techniques to evaluate material properties without causing damage
• Utilize Non-Destructive inspection methods (Ultrasonic, UTT and PE Linear Array) to verify parts compliance with customer engineering requirements
• Set-up and standardize NDI equipment, process parts, interpret and evaluate for acceptance or rejection, and document results
• 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 document any non-conformances according to specification, process, and procedures
• Be capable of self-direction during off-shift work periods (weekends, nights, holidays, etc.)
• Lead Level 1 NDI Technicians with their Level 2 qualifications/certifications
• Prepare for audits and participate in audit surveillances
• Engage with RCCA events

Requirements

• Ability to work any shift including 2nd and 3rd shift
• 80+ hours of formal classroom training in NDI techniques, including ultrasonic inspection (must provide supporting documentation)
• 800 hours of directly related NDI experience (documented)
• 4+ years of NDI experience
• Ultrasonic Level II certification

Qualifications

• Education: 80+ hours of formal classroom training in NDI techniques, including ultrasonic inspection (must provide supporting documentation)
• Experience: 800 hours of directly related NDI experience (documented), 4+ years of NDI experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Effectiveness in interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a paid parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus’ global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on employability, certifications, career paths, and accelerated development programs; as well as the opportunity to participate in international mobility

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

Any shift including 2nd and 3rd shift

Benefits

• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a paid parental leave program
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus’ global Leadership University
• International mobility opportunities

Company

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc.

Job Dimensions

Nature of Contacts: Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties at all levels

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100%
• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings
• Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms
• Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts
• Carrying: Weekly able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
• Lifting: Weekly able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs
• Pushing / Pulling: Weekly able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools
• Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer
• Squatting / Kneeling: Weekly able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving
• Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
• Heights - Able to function at heights up to 40 ft. Able to operate moving platforms, hydraulic lifts and forklifts
• PPE Required: Safety glasses, bump caps and safety-toed shoes must be worn when on the manufacturing floor

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

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