NDE Inspector (2nd Shift)

Primary Function

Sets up, adjusts, calibrates and operates x-ray, ultrasonic, eddy current, liquid penetrant and magnetic particle NDE equipment. Detects, interprets and evaluates discontinuities. Performs dimensional and visual inspections on fabricated, machined and purchased items and assemblies for conformance.

Tools & Equipment

• Real time x-ray equipment
• Ultrasonic equipment
• Liquid penetrant equipment
• Eddy current equipment
• Magnetic particle equipment
• Spray gun
• Grinders
• Overhead crane
• Personal computer and data storage media
• Radiation monitoring equipment
• Measuring instruments including borescopes, hardness testers, micrometers, verniers, calipers, profilometer, coordinated measuring machine, protractor
• Vacuum tester
• Leak test equipment
• Continuity tester
• U.T. thickness tester
• Hand truck

Materials

• Detail parts
• Sub-assemblies
• Final assemblies
• Weldments
• Castings
• Forgings
• Solvents
• Other materials associated with NDE and inspection

Supervision

Source of Supervision: Foreman or Supervisor. Direction Exercised: None.

Working Procedure

• Receives work instructions from supervisor.
• Processes and inspects parts/materials through NDE and dimensional inspection process in accordance with quality control procedures and acceptance standards.
• Sets up and uses ultrasonic, x-ray, liquid penetrant, magnetic partial and eddy current equipment.
• Utilizes radiation monitoring equipment, establishes and maintains radiation safety area, frequent crane operation.
• Uses a variety of common precision measuring instruments to inspect quality of incoming, in-process and completed items against drawings, production and purchase orders and/or special instructions; inspects designated quality of parts for proper condition such as identify, finish, determining quality of item.
• Accept/rejects parts, prepares material move forms, tags material with proper identification to document the receipt and disposition of material, record data as required.
• May remove minor surface discontinuities for retest and/or rework, as directed by supervision.
• Requires passing eye test for near vision and color discrimination.
• Requires passing PT-II liquid penetrant, MT-II magnetic particle, and Radiographer Level II certification tests as outlined in contract specification and SNT-TC-IA (American Society for Non-Destructive Testing), latest edition.
• Works with minimum supervision on standard or repetitive work; guidance and direction available.