NDT Level 2 California (LPI-Penetrant)

Essential Functions

• Set up and standardize penetrant black lights, process a known defect standard, and accept/reject results.
• Take measurements of pressure and water gauges, evaluate the in-use penetrant, and evaluate the in-use developer.
• Apply penetrant to aerospace parts according to aerospace specifications, understand required dwell times, and control materials in accordance with specifications.
• Control developer dwell times and understand the specifics of the evaluation process required by all aerospace OEM specifications.
• Determine if an aerospace part is acceptable or rejectable when evaluating in accordance with an aerospace OEM specification.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of Penetrant inspection using a Type I, Method A, form d system.
• Provide necessary guidance and/or supervision to trainees and Level 1 personnel.
• Familiar with the penetrant OEM aerospace specifications, aerospace industry specifications applicable to penetrant inspection, and inspection criteria used by the employer.
• Develop part-specific techniques in accordance with customer requests, requiring general information on how the part is to be processed, and obtaining final approval from a Level 3 certified in the method.
• Perform other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ambition - Drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Judgment - Ability to formulate a sound decision using available information.
• Reliability - Trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience: Minimum formal classroom training of 32 hours and minimum experience or OJT of 400 hours in accordance with NAS 410.
• Certifications & Licenses: NDT Level II Certification per NAS 410.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $18.36 – $25.95 per hour (DOE).
• Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match, Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program, 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday, NDT Bonus, Quartey Bonus.

Physical Demands

• Other Physical Requirements: Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth), Sense of Touch, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All Required, 20/20 Snellen and Color Vision Perception.

Work Environment

• Work will be conducted in the NDT Department.
• Must be safety-oriented and able to wear appropriate attire and PPE required for work tasks when on the plant floor.