NDT Tech

About the Role

Under general supervision, inspects the surface condition of castings using specialized equipment and a liquid Penetrant, following predetermined inspection methods approved by Quality Assurance, to ensure conformance to customer requirements in accordance with quality standards. Ensures that documentation, tooling, and parts are correctly matched to paperwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Level II in inspection of casting to ensure castings are defect free; conform to production guidelines and customer requirements by performing fluorescent penetrant inspection functions following established NDT inspection methods, conforming to specifications on technique cards.
• Keep a log of all training and OJT required for certification.
• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices.
• Work in an area with UV lighting and subdued white light.
• Follow work instructions flowed down by the NDT level III.
• Follow instructions from the level II to gain OJT towards certification.
• Log on the main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount, and forward to the next operation.
• Develops techniques and works under approval from Quality Assurance.
• Completes all necessary records and develops logs and other records to assure compliance to specifications while under direct observation.
• Reports discrepancies to management/penetrant Supervisor.
• Be familiar with all foundry operations.
• Demonstrate proper use of penetrant equipment.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of all calibrations performed in penetrant.
• Successfully take apart and put together equipment as needed for cleaning.
• Conducts daily/weekly/monthly calibration and systems checks.
• Moves castings into and out of penetrant inspection area.
• Completes any necessary paperwork and records. Maintains various logs and test records and timecard.
• Understands and can perform all tests and calibrations in the penetrant area.
• Know and understand the general plant and penetrant area safety rules and demonstrate compliance.
• Demonstrate an acceptable level of operator proficiency with acceptable accuracy (Basket loading, developing, temperature control, washing time, etc.).
• Work with others as part of the trainee function.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• NDT Trainee Penetrant
• Ability to Certify and maintain certification to Level I in accordance with NAS 410 after training courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret instructions on technique cards, code sheets, as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.