NDI Technician Level II, III – Clearfield, UT (MRDC Facility) (Part-Time, 20-30 hours per week)

About the role

As a Level II or Level III NDI Technician at ES3, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day operational project activities and aircraft technician tasks for aircraft quality inspection reporting. You’ll perform NDI Technician duties using automated inspection systems and manual techniques.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret NDI scans of metal and composite materials.
• Calibrate, standardize, set-up and utilize non-destructive inspection testing equipment.
• Conduct inspections or tests to ensure and detect discontinuities (indications) using applicable NDI methods.
• Apply inspection criteria in accordance with applicable customer specifications or standards and evaluate results.
• Ensure all testing equipment is properly calibrated.
• Perform inspection of components and assemblies to determine worthiness per appropriate specifications.
• Plan and prepare inspection reports ensuring all records of rejection and corrective action are reported, logged and filed correctly in a timely and efficient manner.
• Route rejected parts and assemblies to appropriate department for disposition and/or repair.
• Alert supervisor on any noteworthy trends or issues.
• Ensure regular maintenance of non-destructive test equipment.
• Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations.
• May provide training to others as required.
• Work closely with the Quality department in performing all NDI related tasks.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by Management.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively perform assigned NDI tasks and interpret results of inspections for aircraft components with the following methods:
  • Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
  • Ultrasonic Inspection
  • Radiographic (x-ray) Inspection
  • Eddy Current, high and low frequency
  • Nital Etch
• Skills and knowledge to conduct system performance checks in accordance with the applicable process standard.
• Capable of developing work instructions from approved general procedures.
• Ability to successfully complete periodic training requirements.
• Aircraft and/or aircraft component experience.
• Must be able to work independently or in collaboration with other team members.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret customer specifications and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communications skills.
• Desktop (PC) computer and Windows-based tools to produce original documents including sketches, plans, procedures, and reports.
• Exceptional Safety and Quality awareness.
• Must be able to understand and apply work-related documents such as operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Education and Experience

• NAS 410 Certification Level II or higher.
• Direct NDI experience and training (specifically on F-16 wings).
• Demonstrated experience with Mag Particle, Fluorescent Penetrant, Eddy Current and Ultrasound Inspections.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Dependability and reliability.
• Positive, pleasant and professional attitude with all levels of staff, customers and government representatives.
• Takes initiative and is pro-active, flexible and open to changing priorities.
• Strong work ethic, high integrity and high motivation for excellence.

Other Requirements

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to participate in a background investigation and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to meet NDT Visual Acuity standard requirements.