NDT Operator

NDT Operator

Country


United States of America

State / County


Oklahoma

City


Tulsa

Division


Aerostructures

Company


SWU Tulsa

Function


Operations

Workplace Type


On-Site

Position type


Full Time

Opportunity ID


24049

Job Description

Position Summary:

Selected candidates for a Level One NDT Operator position, limited operator will possess the skills and knowledge to perform specific tests/specific calibrations and with prior written approval of Company Level 3 Inspector. The Level 1-Limited shall be able to follow the techniques and procedures for which certified, with limited guidance from Level 2 or Level 3 Inspector. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner. Selected candidates will be expected to perform a variety of tasks which include but are not limited to cleaning and etching of production aerospace parts, in-process inspections, equipment calibration checks and processing materials tests, and other tasks and training assigned by Level 2 or Level 3 Inspectors for further opportunity in advancing a career in NDT Inspection. As a condition of assignment, Level 1-Limited candidates may be expected to process product controlled under in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, these candidates may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, Legal Permanent Residence or protected status as a Non-Citizen National of the U.S.


Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and assimilating work instructions relating to cleaning, etching, and dwell/develop operations, and record results.
• Perform receiving inspections (before processing) as needed and immediately report any damage or discrepancy.
• Cleaning and etching of production parts in preparation for inspections.
• Application and removal of Fluorescent Penetrant Dye, dwell and develop processing in preparation for black light and white light inspections.
• Performs specific equipment calibration checks and processing materials tests, and documents results as required.
• Perform other assigned non-inspection functions such as racking, masking or cleaning of production parts.
• Will require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during certain tasks (goggles, safety glasses, aprons, boots, gloves, hearing protection, etc) and be expected to comply with safety directives and policy.
• Will be exposed to chemicals/solvents and occasional fumes, wet/humid conditions, low-level lighting, and moderate noise level.
• Position also includes the performance of various duties related to collection and/or storage of Hazardous Waste
  • Use of the type of PPE required for the particular work task(s).
  • Proper disposal of used PPE to work center containers.
  • Proper transfer of work center containers to the correct Hazardous Waste Storage location.
  • Proper work practice and labeling for Waste Collection and Waste Containers.
  • Familiarity with facility emergency procedures and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan
• Will, at times require heavy lifting or use of mechanical hoist for the aid in lifting objects.
• Work closely with inspectors and area leadership to complete work and prioritize tasks.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area as prescribed by supervision.

Required Skills:

• Ability to independently perform all the duties of an NDT Helper (entry level position).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and peripheral vision. The ability to successfully pass a Jaeger eye exam with corrected or uncorrected vision.
• Basic mathematic skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods with limited movement.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Specifically, applicants must be able to read and understand written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced and changing environment with multiple priorities.

Required Experience:

• Experience relative to (1) year minimum specific to non-inspection functions of the NDT department as an NDT Helper in the entry level position

Level of Education:

• General Standard education including the ability to read and write in English.
• A 14 day training period (or equivalent hour accumulation) required for qualification
• Complete all training requirements, on job training, and achieve passing grades for applicable general, specific and practical exams for Level I-Limited Inspector.

Note: Prior training and experience of acquired Level I Inspection status must be verified and documented in writing by the previous employer or training agency. Any claimed training and experience which cannot be verified and documented shall be considered invalid, and applicant must require additional training as recommended by the responsible Level 3. All previous training must be verified by the Responsible Level III.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile


With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Southwest United Industries Tulsa operates from a 100,000 square feet modern and well-maintained facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Former headquarters for Southwest United Industries (prior to acquisition), the site offers single source metal finishing for newly manufactured parts and for repair and overhaul applications.

Services include:

• Anodizing
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Painting
• Plating
• Shot Peening
• Thermal Spray
• Machining/Grinding

Southwest United Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in December, 2012.

For the past 70 years the vision of Southwest United Industries has remained consistent; "To be the best full-service, single-source, metal finishing company in North America."

Position Summary:

Selected candidates for a Level One NDT Operator position, limited operator will possess the skills and knowledge to perform specific tests/specific calibrations and with prior written approval of Company Level 3 Inspector. The Level 1-Limited shall be able to follow the techniques and procedures for which certified, with limited guidance from Level 2 or Level 3 Inspector. Candidates must be self-disciplined and self-motivated individuals with strong accountability (attention to details) skills Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner. Selected candidates will be expected to perform a variety of tasks which include but are not limited to cleaning and etching of production aerospace parts, in-process inspections, equipment calibration checks and processing materials tests, and other tasks and training assigned by Level 2 or Level 3 Inspectors for further opportunity in advancing a career in NDT Inspection. As a condition of assignment, Level 1-Limited candidates may be expected to process product controlled under in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, these candidates may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, Legal Permanent Residence or protected status as a Non-Citizen National of the U.S.


Southwest United Industries Tulsa operates from a 100,000 square feet modern and well-maintained facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Former headquarters for Southwest United Industries (prior to acquisition), the site offers single source metal finishing for newly manufactured parts and for repair and overhaul applications.

Services include:

• Anodizing
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Painting
• Plating
• Shot Peening
• Thermal Spray
• Machining/Grinding

Southwest United Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in December, 2012.

For the past 70 years the vision of Southwest United Industries has remained consistent; "To be the best full-service, single-source, metal finishing company in North America."

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.