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Surface Treat/Penetrant Trainee

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co
Island, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
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Basic Function

Responsible for processing castings that require sandblasting,

wheelebrating, acid dip and penetrant. The operator will work with acid

and alkaline solutions and will process castings through penetrant

operations. Extreme attention to processes and safety requirements

necessary with caustic materials. Penetrant trainee position can lead to

Level One certification and back-up to Penetrant Level II personnel.

Responsibilities

**Surface Treat:**

Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and the proper reporting of

processed quantities

Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all times

Understand customer requirements, our companies internal scrap

challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job

and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship

Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection into

everything you make/process

Complete, date, and sign-off on all routing information

Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given standards

Blast castings until a uniformed appearance has been obtained

Remove and blow out grit and sand from castings

Process aluminum and magnesium castings through acids to clean, remove

and desmutt the soft metals

Must always wear PPE gear when processing castings through acids

Neutralize and process spent acids and waste water

Change and mix acids according to processing specifications

Ensure castings have a clean uniform finish after processing

Documentation of required tests

Penetrant

Perform above 1-5 steps above with the below tasks

Dip magnesium and aluminum sand castings in Penetrant oil

Remove oil , dry castings, develop castings

Prep developed castings for inspection

Under supervision, begin to inspect castings, learning discontinuities,

customer specifications, casting pass or fail decision making

Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management

Skills

Basic math skills. Ability to read and understand all procedures

required to perform assigned tasks. Good communication skills. Must pass

Vision test.

Education/Training

On-the-Job training while working under an experienced operator until

position certification is achieved. Surface Treat certification within

90 days of employment. After 90 days, coursework and on the job training

to achieve Penetrant Level 1 certification.

Experience

NDT classes a plus; surface treat or chemical experience preferred.

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