Quality Inspector (NDT Technician)

About the Role

Perform visual, dimensional, and non-destructive inspections, create and complete inspection plans from drawings and customer specifications. Ensure all parts are conforming, inspected per instructions and codes, and complete required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review Petersen Inc. and customer drawings and engineering requirements to formulate and document inspection plans.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and non-destructive (when certified) inspection in accordance with established inspection plans.
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with Petersen and customer requirements.
• Facilitate and assist customer representatives in performing source inspection.
• Maintain coordination of inspection efforts with Project Managers, Production Managers, and Petersen Quality Management.
• Provide training and supervision of lower-level inspectors.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Be able to be certified as a Dye Penetrant/Mag Particle inspector, Ultrasonic, and Radiographic inspection.
• Work overtime, some irregular hours, and weekends as schedule dictates.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Mental Functions

• Understand verbal and written instructions and provide feedback when things are unclear.
• Work under tight timelines and high scrutiny.
• Be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people.
• Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally.
• Resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions.

Physical Functions

• Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility to access difficult inspection areas.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to use inspection tools.
• Eyesight correctable to within normal range.
• Work in a shop environment: hot in summer, cool in winter, noisy, and dusty.

Safety Requirements

• Work in a safe manner, obeying all Petersen Inc. safety rules.
• Ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Comply with all safety laws and employer's safety policies.
• Report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate personnel.

Tools Used

• Tape measures (imperial and metric)
• Calipers
• Basic weld inspection tools
• Levels
• Straight edges
• Feeler gages
• Inside and Outside micrometers
• Thread gages
• Bore Gage
• Gage blocks
• Pi tapes
• Ultrasonic thickness gage
• Optical comparator
• Precision square
• Hardness tester
• Paint thickness gage
• Micro-Hite
• Profilometer

Availability

• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
• Be available and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Be available and willing to travel as needed.

Working Conditions

Works in a typical fabrication and machine shop environment, both inside and outside, due to the size and complexity of the product.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ANSI Y14.5.
• Knowledge of CAD and 3D modeling is a plus.
• Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans.
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer.
• Thorough understanding of industry and Petersen quality system requirements.
• Math skills sufficient to calculate geometric and trigonometric functions (e.g., circumference, chord lengths, arc lengths, rise and slope of right triangles, true position deviations).
• Algebraic skills to perform conversions and mechanical strength determinations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new software programs for data entry and file maintenance.
• Familiarity with basic inspection tools.
• Experience, past training, or education to become certified in weld inspection, dye penetrant inspection/magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and radiographic testing.

Requirements

• High School education preferred.
• Previous experience required.
• Welding knowledge/background is a plus.