NDI Technician (Level II and/or Level III)

Job Description

Job Description

(Part Time Position, 20-30 hours per week)

Position Location: Clearfield UT (MRDC facility)

R elocation Assistance Provided if Needed

General Position Summary :

As a Level II or Level III NDI Technician at ES3, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day operational project activities and aircraft technician tasks for aircraft quality inspection reporting. You’ll perform NDI Technician duties using automated inspection systems and manual techniques. The following NDT techniques will also be performed in this role: 

• Evaluating and interpreting NDI scans of metal and composite materials.
• Calibrate, standardize, set-up and utilize non-destructive inspection testing equipment
• Conduct inspections or tests to ensure and detect discontinuities (indications) using applicable NDI methods 
• Apply inspection criteria in accordance with applicable customer specifications or standards and evaluate results
• Ensure all testing equipment is properly calibrated
• Perform inspection of components and assemblies to determine worthiness per appropriate specifications
• Plan and Prepare inspection reports ensuring all records of rejection and corrective action are reported, logged and filed correctly in a timely and efficient manner
• Routes rejected parts and assemblies to appropriate department for disposition and/or repair. Alerts supervisor on any noteworthy trends or issues.
• Ensure regular maintenance of non-destructive test equipment.
• Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations
• May provide training to others as required.
• Work closely with the Quality department in performing all NDI related tasks
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by Management

Essential Skills and Abilities Required:

Possess and demonstrate the ability to effectively perform assigned NDI tasks and interpret results of inspections for aircraft components with the following methods: 

• Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Radiographic (x-ray) Inspection
• Eddy Current, high and low frequency
• Nital Etch
• Possess the skills and knowledge to conduct system performance checks in accordance with the applicable process standard
• Capable of developing work instructions from approved general procedures.
• Ability to successfully complete periodic training requirements
• Aircraft and/or aircraft component experience.
• Must be able to work independently or in collaboration with other team members 
• Must have the ability to read and interpret customer specifications and drawings
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communications skills
• Desktop (PC) computer and Windows-based tools to produce original documents including sketches, plans, procedures, and reports.
• Exceptional Safety and Quality awareness
• Must be able to understand and apply work-related documents such as operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Education and Experience Required:

• NAS 410 Certification Level II or higher
• Direct NDI experience and training (specifically on F-16 wings)
• Demonstrated experience with Mag Particle, Florescent Penetrant, Eddy Current and Ultrasound Inspections. 

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills 
• Dependability and reliability  
• Positive, pleasant and professional attitude with all levels of staff, customers and government representatives 
• Takes initiative and is pro-active, flexible and open to changing priorities
• Strong work ethic, high integrity and high motivation for excellence 

Other Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to participate in a background investigation and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to meet NDT Visual Acuity standard requirements

Compensation and Benefits:

ES3 can offer an environment that is both enriching and rewarding. Our total compensation is inclusive of the exceptional benefits program ES3 offers to all benefit eligible part time staff members. These include: 

• Competitive Paid-Time-Off accrual
• A generous matching 401(k) plan with up to 6% match and up to 2% profit sharing.

ES3 Overview

ES3 takes great care to ensure we maintain just corporate policies, effective personnel management, and aggressive compensation packages. As a result, ES3 has a proven track record of successful recruitment and stellar retention of professional staff. 

ES3 has a purposeful business mission—to improve the performance, maintenance, and supply of mission-critical and safety-of-flight aerospace systems while reducing the hazardous exposures of aviation maintenance crews and reducing the environmental impact of aerospace operations and production processes. At ES3 you can feel good that your daily work activities support the broader objectives of improving aviation performance / safety, reducing the environmental impact of aviation, and improving the safety and work conditions for aviation workers.

ES3 has a strong corporate culture of camaraderie, excellence, and effectiveness that truly stands out in today’s aerospace industry. Each of ES3’s locations work hard to maintain a secure, healthy, family-friendly, positive, and cooperative work environment. You can take pride in your work, be inspired and stay engaged in your field of expertise. Once you join ES3, you’ll want to make it your forever employer.

All of capable staff are the talent that makes ES3 successful. You will have access to:

• State-of-the art equipment
• Modern work facilities
• Consistent and stable work schedule