NDT Penetrant Tech - Level 1 - 2nd Shift

Essential Functions

• Penetrant Objective: 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.
• The ability to Certify and maintain certification to Level I in accordance with NAS 410 after training courses.
• Keep a log of all training and OJT required for certification.
• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work.
• The ability to work in an area with UV lighting and subdued white light.
• The ability to follow work instructions flowed down by the NDT level III.
• The ability to follow instructions from the level II in order to gain OJT towards certification.
• 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 the direct observation.
• Reports discrepancies to management/penetrant Supervisor as required.
• Be familiar with all foundry operations.
• Demonstrate proper use of penetrant equipment.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of all calibrations performed in penetrant.
• Be able to 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 as required.
• Maintains various logs and test records and timecard as required.
• 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.).
• The ability to work with others as part of the trainee function.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follows and interprets 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.