Radiographer LPCT 863

Mission

To produce radiographs to customer and PCC specifications for evaluation of castings.

Principal Accountabilities

• Setup

  • Checks routing or requests to determine x-ray needs on parts.
  • Reviews Technique Cards to determine setup requirements, including x-ray techniques, part positions and Film/IP requirements based on Techniques Cards.
  • Sets up additional radiographs of defect areas not covered by Technique Cards.
  • Inspects condition and maintains Film/IP and cassettes. Follow proper handling techniques.
  • Sets up castings on tables in x-ray machines including fixturing, placement of Film/IP’s, and DICOM tag identification and penetrameters on Film/IP; sets exposure parameters.
  • Determines priority of radiographs to be taken.
  • Determines best practice setup requirements for newly developed techniques when needed.
  • Visually inspects castings for dirt, penetrant, grinding debris etc.

• X-Ray Operation

  • Operates x-ray machine control panels and equipment to take multiple views of castings, adjusting radiographic variables such as tube height, voltage and exposure times within customer specifications.
  • Maintain, monitor, and generate exposures for System Qualifications on X-ray equipment per customer and PCC specifications.
  • Regularly conducts more than one radiographic examination concurrently, and is expected to be able to operate all machines.
  • Removes Film/IP from casting for image processing, while maintaining proper Film/IP handling techniques.
  • After image processing, checks samples of radiographs on each casting for inner fearing Artifacts, clarity, coverage, pixel value and sensitivity; makes changes within customer and PCC specifications; records any changes made; reshoots exposure when needed.
  • Willingness to be audited without notice by all Auditors both PCC Internal and External auditing groups. e.g. PCC NDTE, NADCAP, ISO 9000,etc.

• Trains, mentors, and assists less skilled Radiographers with setup and operational techniques as needed and assigned.

  • (Marginal job function in NDTE departments)

• Completes logs and records, and records any modifications to Technique Card specifications.

• Mets all production and quality standards.

• Safety

  • Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
  • Safely operates all equipment and tools.
  • Identifies and reports safety problems.

Other (Marginal) Accountabilities

• Performs other tasks as directed and other x-ray department personnel activities.

Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools and/or Machinery

• x-ray machines
• hoists
• pallet jacks
• pentrameters
• styrofoam blocks
• wooden wedges and blocks
• straps and chains
• clamps
• Digital IPS (Image Processing Station)
• image detectors (imaging plates or IP’s and digital panels)
• lead back ups
• levels, protractors, rulers, tape measure, angle finders
• cassettes
• fixtures
• calculators
• cameras (technique development and NDTE departments only)

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• Radiography Level 1 Courses must be completed (radiation safety, digital method training, etc.)
• Radiographer Level l Certification must be completed for all modalities (Film, CR, DDA).
• Must re-certify - Level 1 every five years.

Qualifications

• Radiography skills as demonstrated by the competent performance of all duties OR an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• High school graduation of GED (necessary for NDT Certification)
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to read, follow and interpret Technique Cards, Quality Control Manuals and other technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

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