NDT Trainee - Swing Shift

Under general supervision, inspect castings by the evaluation of CR and X-Ray exposed films developed to ensure conformance to customer requirements using established inspection methods following established safety and operating procedures approved by Quality Assurance. Ensure that documentation, tooling and parts are correctly matched to paperwork.

Objective: Certifies castings, patterns and other articles conform to production guidelines and customer requirements by performing X-Ray inspection functions.

2nd Shift: Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 10:30pm

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.
• Work under general supervision performing X-Ray inspection functions on castings, wax patterns and other articles following established X-ray inspection methods.
• Work under general supervision performing CR inspection functions on castings, wax patterns and other articles following established CR inspection methods.
• Develop and obtain management and Quality Assurance approval for X-Ray "shooting" sketches and techniques used by other X-Ray personnel.
• Interpret film and certify conformance of castings to customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and malfunctions and maintain effective maintenance programs for all equipment, operates all equipment as required.
• Interface with engineering and management, and propose corrective action to solve problems.
• Complete all necessary records and develop logs and other records to assure compliance to specifications.
• Demonstrate proper procedures for signing off travelers, filling out department slips, labor vouchers, and any other department documents.
• Report discrepancies to management/supervisor as required based on experience.
• Set up, shoot and develop films.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibrations to equipment and interprets x-rays.
• Start up all equipment used and shoot daily X-ray calibration shot to ensure proper density and control standards.
• Maintain and check temperature and pressure gauges.
• Check traveler to ensure proper completion.
• Mix and maintain developer and fixer solution.
• Set up castings as described on technique sheet.
• Attend classroom training as required.
• Operate X-ray machine, developer, and densitometer after qualification and training.
• Understand SPC and published X-Ray sampling methods.
• Follow X-ray techniques and process as required.
• Demonstrate ability to recognize and communicate production problems to supervisor.
• Proficient in using the on-line computer system as required in job and identified in procedures to perform assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow X‑Ray technique cards proficiently.
• Prepare shooting sketches and techniques and interface with customers when required.
• Check traveler to ensure proper completion.
• Determine and mark castings for salvage.
• Work with engineering and rework personnel as needed.
• Meet the requirements of QCP 8.6, and maintain the requirements and skills of all previous levels for that department, and make and maintain efficiency standards.
• Able to distinguish types of casting flaws and describe how they are developed.
• Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
• Identify and report safety problems.
• Safely operate all equipment and tools.
  
  

Training

• Training is provided on the job and will be documented by Verbal, Written, or Practical Testing.
• Completion of the X-Ray Safety Training Course, including test is required.
• OSHA Training format on Lead (letters, cabinet lining, etc.) is required.
• OSHA Training format on Confined spaces.
  
  

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively, read, follow and interprets instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
  
  

Pay Rate – Starting at $18.00 to $27.50

Benefits

• X Ray Trainee - $18.00 to $20.20
• X Ray Level 1 certification – $21.25 to $26.75
• X Ray Level 2 Certification - $25.75 to $27.50
• Paid time off
• Quarterly Cash Bonus
• Other benefits as described in the benefit plan.