NDT Technician

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NDT Technician

Purpose:  Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections, operate chemical processes such as black oxide and passivation, and conduct quality related checks to ensure parts meet specified quality requirements.

This is a 2nd shift position, with regular hours of 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, plus overtime as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Benefits start on first day of employment.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.  

Required Skills and Experience (Trainee):

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment, or in a manufacturing trade (including technical school), preferably with metalworking/welding/machining exposure.
• Willingness to travel during the training phase for required classroom experience.
• Willingness to uphold strict product and process standards in accordance with aerospace requirements.

Preferred Skills and Experience (Technician):

• Magnetic Particle Inspection Level II certified per NAS410.
• In addition, Eddy Current, Nital Etch (surface temper etch), and Barkhausen Noise Test experience/certifications are preferred.
• NDT experience, in any additional techniques, preferred.
• Quality and/or inspection experience preferred.
• Laboratory experience with chemicals, titrations, and fluids analysis, preferred.

This role may be filled as either a trainee or technician, dependent upon experience, training, and certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Safety - daily participation and involvement in individual and team safety responsibilities such as Behavior Based Safety, housekeeping practices, chemical labeling, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assure that NDT inspections are accurate and performed in accordance with the applicable customer specifications. 
• Perform diversified magnetic particle, surface temper etch, eddy current, and metallurgical inspection/tests on bearing components according to company specifications, requirements, and standards.
• Evaluate and properly identify testing indications and potential causes.  Distinguish relevant from non‑relevant indications. 
• Mix and maintain all types of surface temper etch solutions including acids, bases, and cleaning solutions as required.
• Maintain NDT test equipment as required by specification, preventive maintenance plan, or customer requirement.
• Obtain in‑process/finished bearings/parts from designated storage areas.  Obtain sequence sheet and compare/check data against engineering drawing(s) for accuracy.  Perform appropriate NDT tests/inspections on bearings/components, as required.
• Periodically perform chemical processing operations such as black oxide and passivation.
• Use various hand tools, fluorescent powder mixture, and acid base solutions/bath to conduct appropriate NDT tests.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.