Mechanic II (NDT Technician)

Mechanic II (NDT Technician)Location: Billings, MT, US, 59101Position SummaryPurpose: The purpose of this position is to test and determine if the parts that will be used in the rebuild process meet HEPI standards as defined in work order and ISO process instructions.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Maintain safe, secure, and healthy wet brake environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concernsMove parts by operating overhead cranes, scissor lifts, carts, and dolliesEnsure precision equipment is maintained by following scheduled maintenance plan, keeping tools clean, calibrated and placed in a secure locationThoroughly clean and test magnaflux testing unit to assure accuracy in test procedures each day prior to conducting testing to ensure tests performed are accurateRecord magnaflux test results on process control form each dayPhysically inspect repaired vendor (RV) and used parts from outside vendorsPerform the wet magnetic or dry magnetic product testing (using the wet mag or dry mag procedure) to ensure the part will meet recommended guidelinesPerform wet magnetic testing by placing the product in a stationary wet magnetic machine and ensuring that tests are performed in various stages and in at least two directions (this includes aligning the head and tail stock, inserting a central conductor pipe, and re-testing the part with the coil)Perform flux density test on parts by reading a gauss gauge and assuring that density meets HEPI standards (at least 30)Perform crack detection by spraying solution over the part using a continuous application method and then viewing the part under a black light to detect surface & subsurface cracksPerform the demagnetization process which removes the magnetic field and testing with field indicator to ensure part is demagnetized to max of 3 gaussPerform dry magnetic testing as needed following similar processes and standards as in the wet magnetic testing except while using a hand held yolk to perform the testingRecord test result findings for each individual part tested on the NDT portion of the work order paperworkCommunicate test failures competently with Department Leaders and Team LeadersSend finished tested part to the appropriate department to be used for the rebuild processQualifications:A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.At least three years of mechanical work experience or equivalent education is preferred.Ability to lift up to 50# is required.Previous experience in heavy equipment repair; mechanical aptitude, and basic understanding of precision measuring tools preferred.