NDT Inspector II/III

Job Description

Performs NDT inspections (Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, X-Ray, Ultrasonic or visual inspections) as required and as personal certifications apply. Must have achieved national recognition as Level II or III by national accreditation.

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KEY RESULTS AREAS:

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• Perform NDT tests and compare to the related specs for acceptability.
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• Documentation is constantly and effectively monitored for accuracy and completeness.
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• Respond rapidly to the needs of operators, teams and management in order to meet production and customer needs.
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• Identify and implement ways to improve and eliminate waste, especially in the improvement of Quality efficiency.
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• Watch for manufacturing processes that may seem irregular in an effort to identify problems or errors before they occur.
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• Processes are monitored for control and feedback given to engineering for processes that have too many inconsistencies or variabilities.
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• Work standards are met or improved.
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• Seeks additional work to ensure high levels of productivity.
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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Reads and analyzes blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information.
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• Measure dimensions such as length, height, distance and angles using standard and precision measuring instruments.
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• Inspect first run/first article parts, including fabrication fit-ups, weldments and assemblies.
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• Monitor inspection instrument calibrations.
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• Share responsibility with department manager that all signoffs of previous operations are performed. This includes checking that the quantity on travelers matches actual part quantity. Check parts to ensure no handling damage has occurred during in-process movement. Check to be sure that “as built” drawings and inspection reports have variable data recorded, if applicable.
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• Write reports and create charts regarding inspection and testing results.
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• Communicates with co-workers, supervisors and customers to receive instructions and co-ordinate activities.
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• Perform calibrations on NDT equipment and facilities as required.
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• Examine defective parts to determine cause of defect and recommend changes or modifications in the process.
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• Monitor welder certification and weld procedure qualification tests for adherence to the WPS.
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• Perform the functions of lead auditor to perform internal audits in a timely manner to the requirement of the GTC Quality Manual, ISO, and other customer requirements.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

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• High school diploma is required.
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• Classroom training and the required hours of experience to attain at least two NDT disciplines.
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• Training in SPC data collection techniques and evaluation.
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• Training in use and safety of chemical handling and radiography.
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• Classroom training in the area of personal certification/qualification level.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

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• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a certified NDT Technician in at least three disciplines.
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• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with or around a metal joining/welding facility.
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• Proven problem-solving skills with proven ability to establish an effective course of action.
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• Minimum of 2 nationally recognized levels of competencies (i.e. ASNT, AWS)
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• Eye Examination minimum requirement – Jaeger 1 at 12” with corrective lenses and the Ishihara Color Blindness Test. Exams are required on an annual basis.
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