Fluorescent Penetrant Line Technician

Precision Castparts; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Milwaukie, Oregon, seeks a dedicated Penetrant Line Operator to prepare castings for fluorescent penetrant inspection. You will perform cleaning, etching, and meticulous application of penetrant to ensure inspectable surfaces.

You will wash, dry, and develop castings, inspect for defects, and maintain equipment and work area while following safety rules. Training is provided on the job, with emphasis on Level 1 penetrant inspection processes.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification).
• Ability to write, and read and follow specifications on Tech Cards.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing twenty to forty pounds and occasionally up to eighty pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Penetrant Line Operation
• Visually inspects castings for surface dirt; cleans and degreases as necessary.
• Chemically etches specific castings by local or swab etching, which removes a small amount of metal; neutralizes parts with water and dries; neutralizes holding tank.
• Places clean castings on penetrant line and applies fluorescent penetrant liquid using hand-held, electro-static sprayer; allows penetrant to be absorbed.
• Washes castings to remove penetrant after specified time; pre-dries with fans and places castings in drying cabinets.
• Places castings in developing cabinet for automatic application of powdered developer.
• Visually inspects castings; cleans and degreases as needed.
• Wears protective gear during line operation.
• Maintenance and Housecleaning.

Skills

Penetrant Line Operation

Safety awareness

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electro-static sprayer

Drying cabinets

Developer cabinet

Job description

Precision Castparts in Milwaukie, Oregon, seeks a dedicated Penetrant Line Operator to prepare castings for fluorescent penetrant inspection. You will perform cleaning, etching, and meticulous application of penetrant to ensure inspectable surfaces.

You will wash, dry, and develop castings, inspect for defects, and maintain equipment and work area while following safety rules. Training is provided on the job, with emphasis on Level 1 penetrant inspection processes.