Liquid Penetrant Level II - 2nd Shift

Overview

The Liquid Penetrant Level II Technician is responsible for performing and evaluating liquid penetrant tests to detect surface discontinuities on materials and components. This role ensures compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements. The Level II technician is also qualified to set up and calibrate equipment, interpret results, and generate reports.

Salary: Starting $22-$28/hour DOE $1.00 Shift Differential

This is a second shift position, hours are: 1-9:30pm (with the opportunity to work overtime)

Responsibilities

• Perform liquid penetrant (PT) testing in accordance with approved procedures, codes, and standards (e.g., ASTM E1417, ASME (minimum).
• Prepare test surfaces, apply penetrants, remove excess, apply developers, and inspect for indications.
• Must be able to interpret and evaluate test results based on knowledge of codes, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Have experience documenting test results accurately in inspection reports and maintain proper records.
• Set up and calibrate PT equipment; verify functionality and ensure proper maintenance.
• Work from technical procedures, customer techniques and work instructions.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Provide guidance or training to Level I technicians when necessary.
• Communicate with supervisors, engineers, and customers to relay inspection results and discuss any nonconformities.

Skills / Qualifications

Skills /Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree in a related field preferred
• Certification as a Level II Technician in Liquid Penetrant Testing per ASNT SNT-TC-1A, or NAS-410
• 2 years of experience testing some combination of: Welds, castings, steel, titanium and aluminum
• 2 years’ experience using industry specs such as: ASTM E1417, Boeing, GE, Honeywell and Pratt
• Strong understanding of PT techniques, equipment, and materials
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, techniques, and standards
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime during the week and Saturdays when needed (with 3 days’ notice)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, or sit for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in various environments (e.g., shop floor, field)

NOTE:  This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services.  U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.