Fluorescent Penetrant Inspector: Precision NDT Technician

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a skilled Penetrant Inspector to prepare and process parts using fluorescent penetrant inspection methods. You will evaluate parts and make accept/reject decisions with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with SPD and customer specifications.

The role requires hands-on inspection, knowledge of codes and standards, and the ability to document results and maintain calibration records.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years recent experience with liquid penetrants.
• Must be familiar with codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the method utilized.
• Able to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Must have completed a minimum of 400 hours of Penetrant on the job training to become eligible for Penetrant Level 2 certification.
• Requires Vision examination per the requirements of QCS-131
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to utilize computer to access specifications and complete Penetrant Inspection reports. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Responsibilities

• Immerse, paint or spray parts with fluorescent penetrant and let penetrant dwell on parts for a specified amount of time.
• Water rinse penetrant from parts, dry parts, develop parts, and then inspect parts under black light for surface indications. Make accept / reject decisions utilizing SPD or customers specifications and document inspection results per SPD approved procedures.
• Perform and document daily, weekly and monthly process checks per SPD approved procedures. Ensure all equipment and gages utilized have current calibration stickers.
• Remain familiar with all codes, standards and other contractual documents that control the penetrant method.
• Understand and perform all job duties in accordance with SPD safety guidelines, including use of MSDS sheets as required.
• Support co-workers as assigned by department Supervisor, Lead or Certified Penetrant Level 3.
• Develop penetrant techniques or work instructions as required per SPD or customer specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance on penetrant equipment as required per SPD procedures.
• Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements
• Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Skills

Penetrant inspection

Reading blueprints

Teamwork/communication

Mathematical ability

Computerized inspection reports

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NAS-410 Penetrant Classroom Training or NDT degree

400 hours penetrant on-the-job training

Tools

Penetrant equipment familiarity

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a skilled Penetrant Inspector to prepare and process parts using fluorescent penetrant inspection methods. You will evaluate parts and make accept/reject decisions with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with SPD and customer specifications.

The role requires hands-on inspection, knowledge of codes and standards, and the ability to document results and maintain calibration records.