Hydro Tester

Responsibilities

• Installs fittings on object to seal outlets and connects object to high-pressure air or water line.
• Activates air compressor or water pump until gauge registers specified internal pressure.
• Observes gauge for loss of pressure indicative of leaks and examines object for escaping air or water to detect leaks.
• Electrical testing.
• Marks object at source of leaks for subsequent repair.
• May apply soap solution to surface of object or immerse object to facilitate location of air leaks.
• May test object under high pressure to ensure compliance with product safety ratings.
• An understanding of and compliance with employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations.
• Uses ASME code, processes and procedures to complete testing; completes visual Weld and Braze inspection.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency on all essential job functions of the department working at different workstations as production needs require.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships;
• Training and teaching others.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years related experience and/or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines and/or tools.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions and decimals and complex shop mathematics.
• Ability and understanding of various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.