Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector A (Onsite)

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About the role

We are hiring a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector A for Digital Radiographic Inspection to provide NDT inspection support for the manufacture of composite and metal bond components in our Riverside, CA facility. This is an onsite role requiring U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment to perform Ultrasonic NDT inspections in accordance with approved work instructions.
• Work from verbal and written instructions, such as procedures, repair work orders, technique sheets, and engineering drawings, to plan and perform inspection sequences.
• Set up and operate tooling and equipment; make offsets and adjustments to ensure valid test results.
• Perform checks and calibrations of test process media to maintain test integrity.
• Complete inspection operations and documentation in accordance with customer and company policies, procedures, work instructions, specifications, and contract letters.
• Inspect parts for material defects and irregularities; interpret test results and accept parts that meet applicable standards.
• Identify non-conformance based on location, size, orientation, and pattern in accordance with established criteria.
• Identify recurring inspection issues and recommend changes in methods or equipment to eliminate errors.
• Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures to ensure TPM’s and equipment functionality.
• Work with technical support groups and provide technical leadership to develop and experiment with new inspection techniques and equipment.
• Generate and/or develop procedures and work process documentation to support the Quality Organization.
• Perform equipment standardization, prepare parts, and conduct performance checks in accordance with work process standards.
• Complete required documentation of NDT inspections.
• Refer problems to Level III or Team Leader as appropriate.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks not specifically listed to support department objectives and individual skill development.

What You Will Learn

• Computed Tomography/Digital Detector Array (CT, DDA) Inspection.
• Computed Radiography (CR) utilizing DURR Software.
• NDT methods utilized at the Riverside, CA facility.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of experience in NDT Digital Radiographic Inspection activities OR an Associate Degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience.
• Documented required hours of formal training per Rohr Inc.’s procedure for Qualification & Certification of Nondestructive Test Personnel.
• Certified to at least Level 2 in NDT Radiographic Inspection, Digital and Film.

We Prefer:

• Experience with North Star Imaging equipment and software.
• Experience in other NDT methods such as Ultrasonics and Liquid Penetrant.

Pay

The salary rate for this role is $90,521.60 USD. The rate is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels and considers role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education, training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement).