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PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Perform NDT inspections of standard and routine parts, processes, and purchased materials to determine compliance with the specifications, standards, and codes. Monitor the manufacturing processes and operations. Conduct various types of inspections/tests on a broad range of complicated fabrications, subassemblies, assemblies, and tools to assure compliance with customer and NG specifications and standards where inspection/test setups, techniques, and procedures are not normally established.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Shall have acquired the practical experience to ensure they are capable of performing the duties of the level in which certification is being sought. Training and practical experience hours are considered as sufficient education. Formal education is not required except for the applicable NDT courses.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

At least two years of related experience as an NDT Level II Inspector certified in Visual Inspection (VT), Magnetic Particle (MT), and Dye Penetrant (PT). Required to pass and maintain a Level II certification. Must have demonstrated initiative, independent discretion and sound judgment in carrying out assignments and be thoroughly familiar with manufacturing methods, processes, and procedures.

WORKING PROCEDURE:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.

• Inspect components, assemblies, tooling, weldments, and materials of various geometric configurations and processes as specified and randomly for compliance with established customer and NG specifications and standards. Identify and tag defective parts, materials, and incorrect processes with appropriate inspection documentation.

• Perform various non-destructive tests on a wide variety of metallic and non-metallic materials to determine the quality and soundness of the material being inspected utilizing Visual Inspection (VT), Magnetic Particle (MT) dry and wet powder methods, and Dye Penetrant (PT) testing and other NDT methods and equipment. Required to pass and maintain a level II certification in those methods.

• May set up and use measuring equipment including optical tooling, Dr. Hoflar and MAAG Gear inspection equipment, etc., where procedures and techniques are not normally established. Apply analytical evaluation methods and calculations involving complex triangulation, compound angles, etc., as necessary, throughout the inspection cycle. Analyze and evaluate actual dimensions and functional test results to verify conformance with established specifications and standards. May use Coordinate Measuring Machine for inspection if there is a proven and released program that is labeled as such. W15 can also debug motion programs for offline programmers, if required, under the supervision of QC management or W17.

• Advise Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing and Supplier personnel of quality problems and conditions, and assist in preventing the recurrence of defects by performing appropriate follow-up, inspection and evaluation activities.

• Determine inspection priorities for assignments to lower coded inspectors.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs .

• May perform similar or lower classified work as required.

DIRECTION OF OTHERS:

Advise shop personnel in proper quality procedures. Provide guidance and instruction (training) to lower classified or junior inspectors.

DIRECTION RECEIVED:

Receives assignments and limited instructions from supervisor and/or group lead. Work to be performed requires ingenuity and initiative on the part of the employee; although he/she may receive occasional assistance and guidance from the manufacturing and QME department.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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