Penetrant Trainee

Position Summary 

Level I Technician will be performing Penetrant inspection process by immersion of castings in accordance to written instructions. Parts are subsequently washed, dried, and developed. Level I Technicians should be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the method of Penetrant Inspection process and may exercise guidance from a certified Level II/ Level III.

Pay Rate : $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection.
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Pre-clean and process castings per applicable specifications or standards.
• Perform specialized inspections.
• May instruct and supervise others.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management.

Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Able to absorb and process information quickly.

Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Strong leader; Conducts themselves in a professional manner; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes honest and open feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interest; Able to build morale and support group commitments to goals and objectives.

Organizational Support Works to fully understand and implement company policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values; Supports a respectful workplace; Provides feedback and strives for continual improvement.

Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans; Actively searches out and implements solutions.

Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Takes the lead and leads by example.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Education / Experience

Specific Skills

• Strong work ethic
• Dependable
• Safety and quality awareness
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions and procedures
• Detail oriented

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, and color vision (PT/MT).
• Moving, carrying, lifting, objects in excess of 35 lbs.
• Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.