NDT MPI Operator

Behari Lal Engineering; Mandi Gobindgarh; On-site; INR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Behari Lal Engineering seeks a certified MPI Operator to perform Magnetic Particle Inspection on steel and alloy steel castings, ensuring surface and near-surface defect detection per standards and customer requirements.

The role involves setup and operation of yoke, prods, and coil/bench magnetising equipment, plus wet/dry and fluorescent MPI as needed. You will demagnetise parts and maintain NDT records, coordinating with QA and Foundry teams.

Qualifications

• Certified MPI Operator is required.
• Knowledge of MPI techniques and NDT standards.
• Ability to interpret defects from drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform MPI on steel and alloy steel castings as per approved procedures and standards.
• Set up and operate magnetising equipment using appropriate techniques and current.
• Conduct wet/dry and visible/fluorescent magnetic particle inspection as required.
• Detect, evaluate and mark defects such as cracks, laps, porosity and inclusions.
• Evaluate indications against acceptance criteria and customer specs.
• Demagnetise castings after inspection and maintain NDT records.
• Coordinate with QA, Foundry and Methoding teams for defect analysis.
• Follow PPE and NDT safety procedures.

Skills

MPI techniques

magnetisation methods

defect interpretation

NDT standards

Tools

yoke

prods

coil/bench

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a certified MPI Operator to perform Magnetic Particle Inspection of steel and alloy steel castings (500 kg25 MT) to detect surface and near-surface defects and ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform MPI on steel and alloy steel castings as per approved procedures and standards.
• Set up and operate yoke, prods, coil/bench magnetising equipment using appropriate techniques and current.
• Conduct wet/dry and visible/fluorescent magnetic particle inspection as required.
• Detect, evaluate and mark defects such as cracks, laps, porosity and inclusions.
• Evaluate indications against applicable acceptance criteria and customer specifications.
• Demagnetise castings after inspection and maintain accurate NDT records and reports.
• Coordinate with QA, Foundry and Methoding teams for recurring defect analysis.
• Follow safe handling practices, PPE requirements and NDT safety procedures.

Required Skills:

Good knowledge of MPI techniques, magnetisation methods, defect interpretation, drawings and applicable NDT standards, with strong attention to detail and reporting accuracy.