DDA-Rework Operator Trainee

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co. seeks an RT trainee to perform X-ray inspection under supervision and prepare castings for weld repair following CM procedures and SP402.

You will interact with Final Inspection and Quality to understand scrap, disposition, and continuous improvement opportunities. The role requires reading proficiency for work instructions, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi task and read complex work instructions.

Responsibilities

• X-ray parts to CM SP402 procedures under supervision.
• Prepare castings for weld repair and verify route tickets.
• Inspect material for defects and decide repairs or scrapping.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports and traveler tickets.
• Provide oversight to x-ray trainees and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Reading instructions

Education

NAS-410 & CM TP-NDT training

Job description

Basic Function:

Prepare and x-ray parts to an approved technique under the supervision of an RT Level 2 or 3. Must be familiar with customer specifications and required CM procedures. Salvage castings at the end of production process by removing any final flash, sand, metal, defects or other casting debris that is found in the x-ray process. Interact with welding department by preparing castings for weld repair. Understand the welding process, attributes necessary for successful welding, and support the welding department. Employee will interact with Final Inspection and Quality departments learning about scrap, disposition, and analyzing repetitive clean‑up and making suggestions for continuous improvement.

Description

Basic Function:

Prepare and x-ray parts to an approved technique under the supervision of an RT Level 2 or 3. Must be familiar with customer specifications and required CM procedures. Salvage castings at the end of production process by removing any final flash, sand, metal, defects or other casting debris that is found in the x-ray process. Interact with welding department by preparing castings for weld repair. Understand the welding process, attributes necessary for successful welding, and support the welding department. Employee will interact with Final Inspection and Quality departments learning about scrap, disposition, and analyzing repetitive clean‑up and making suggestions for continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Maximum Lift Weight 50 #
• Maximum Push/Pull Weight 100 #
• % Of Time Sitting 10%
• % Of Time Standing 90%
• Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: No

Responsibilities

• Accurate scanning in and out of jobs and the proper reporting of processed quantities.
• Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all times.
• Understand customer requirements, our company’s internal scrap challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship.
• Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection into everything you make/process.
• Complete, date, and sign-off on all routing information.
• Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given standards.
• Become familiar with C.M. Procedures M13 Marking and SP 402 (1-5) DDA and traveler tickets
• Sort parts by melt, dash, or serial numbers. Verify quantities and welded castings according to route tickets.
• May remove flash, sand, metal, defects, or other debris from castings.
• Serialize parts per C.M. procedure and serialization instructions on traveler tickets and log books.
• X-ray parts to an approved technique and C.M. procedure SP402.
• Ability to inspect and analyze casting for visual defects, making repairs or scrapping decisions
• Removing flash, sand, metal, defects or other debris from castings; prepare castings for welding
• Ability to review work instructions, detailed inspection plans, weld maps & blueprints to determine whether casting meets final specifications before passing to next work phase.
• May perform and verify calibrations.
• Communicate with X-Ray, Final Inspection, and Quality, communicating visual defect patterns and suggesting continuous improvement ideas for elimination of defects; interact with welding department in preparation of welds, understanding the welding process, attributes necessary for successful welding and supporting the welding department when time avails.
• Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management.
• Provide oversite to x-ray trainees by verifying and signing off on all x-ray shots.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefit information available on company website.

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Time management
• Ability to multi task
• Organizational skills
• Reading proficiency of work instructions

Education/Training

• 40 hours documented formal training and minimum 400 hours on the job training i.A.W. NAS-410 and C.M. procedure TP- NDT.
• Experience with blending, drilling, measurement tools, and welding process knowledge preferred.

Experience

• Sufficient practical experience as an RT trainee
• Microsoft Suite experience