Sonic Inspector

About the role

We are seeking a Sonic Inspector in the Bar Inspection department at our Monroe, NC facility. As a sonic operator you will help ensure our products and materials meet customer expectations by processing material in the sonic tank and performing contact sonic testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in set‑up and operation of sonic testing equipment.
• Follow all prescribed safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible logs, records, and charts.
• Operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and cranes.
• Complete a 3‑month (≈400 hours) training program that includes 40 hours of classroom instruction and hands‑on instruction.
• Learn to operate all instruments and test systems and to read technical and mill instructions.
• Pass written and practical examinations after the initial training period to achieve Level I status.
• Continue training to perform specific calibrations of all test systems according to procedures and verify equipment calibration.
• Operate equipment under direct supervision of a Level II inspector.
• After additional training (≈12 months/1600 hours) and a second examination, qualify as a Level II inspector capable of operating all techniques (immersion, contact, longitudinal, shear wave, nuclear and non‑nuclear), accepting or rejecting indications, and performing calibrations.
• Organize and report inspection results thoroughly.
• Maintain familiarity with the scope and limitations of qualified techniques and apply them as required.
• Undergo re‑qualification every three years by written and practical examination per T.I. QC‑20 addenda 1 and 2.

Requirements

• Ability to make specific calibrations of test systems and verify equipment calibration.
• Capability to operate equipment under supervision and, after qualification, independently.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and work in hot conditions.
• Pass in‑department vision screening and a Sonic Assessment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to read tape measures, micrometers, and technical instructions.
• Proficiency with common hand tools.
• Commitment to a minimum of two years of service in this position to remain eligible for the role.
• ATI does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of manufacturing experience.

Skills

• Basic arithmetic and measurement calculations.
• Computer literacy for data entry and record‑keeping.
• Interpretation of technical drawings and instructions.
• Use of hand tools and basic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle moderate loads and work in elevated temperatures.

Schedule

Night shift, 6:00 pm – 6:00 am on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule: work 2 days, 2 days off, work 3 days; then 2 days off, work 2 days, then 3 days off.