Quality Inspector - Mag Particle Level II

Job Description

Perform in-process and final Magnetic Particle (MT/MPI) inspections on firearm barrels, bolts, and other ferromagnetic components. Execute HPT MT flow (proof-fire, then 100% MT) for both commercial (SAAMI) and DoD lots. Conduct system checks, interpret and document results to applicable standards and customer/contract requirements, and work under the technical direction of the Responsible Level III.

RolesResponsibilities

• Perform MT inspections using bench/coil/central-conductor and yoke methods.
• Follow HPT MT sequence on every barrel and bolt before acceptance (commercial and DoD).
• Run daily system controls (bath concentration, equipment function, UV-A/visible light levels, magnetizing current/coverage).
• Interpret indications to acceptance criteria (ASTM/ASME, customer specs/TDP; MIL-STD-1907/1916 when invoked) and record dispositions.
• Demagnetize parts and verify residual fields before release.
• Complete travelers, reports, defect maps/photos, and maintain lot/serial traceability.
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance for benches, yokes, meters, and gauges.
• Collaborate with Production/Engineering/QA to schedule work and resolve findings.
• Maintain safety, PPE, chemical handling, and housekeeping standards.
• Support Receiving, First Article, and In-process product manual Inspections as directed

Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Level II MT certification under SNT-TC-1A company-written practice.
• Working knowledge of ASTM E3024/E3024M (industry practice) and ASTM E709 (guide); familiarity with ASME Section V, Article 7 when required.
• Ability to read drawings/GD&T and apply customer/contract/TDP acceptance criteria (including MIL-STD-1907/1916 when specified).
• Hands-on proficiency with MT benches/yokes, central conductors/fixtures, UV-Avisible light meters, gauss meter, QQIs/pie gauges.
• Current near-vision and color-vision compliance per written practice; strong documentation and attention to detail.

Plus (Nice to Have)

• Small-arms manufacturing or defense-contract experience with post-proof MT on barrels/bolts.
• Familiarity with ASTM E1444/E1444M (aerospace) or NAS-410
• Additional NDT qualifications (PT/VT/UT/ET Level I/II).
• Experience building or optimizing MT technique sheets for complex geometries (chamber, lugs, gas port region, breech threads, muzzle/crown).
• Additional Inspection experience, knowledge of GD&T, and the use of manual inspection tools (Calipers, Micrometers, etc.)

Work Environment

• Standing for extended periods; handling parts up to ~40 lb.; oils/particles; reduced ambient light for fluorescent MT; overtime/weekends as needed.
• ITAR/EAR compliance may apply.