Industrial Radiographic Testing Tech Trainee

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co. is seeking an X-ray technician to evaluate castings and interpret film results. The role includes calibration, data collection, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications.

You will work under CM procedures M13 & SP400, maintain documentation, and ensure safe, efficient workmanship. On-the-job training leads to certification, with classroom and hands-on learning provided.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting x-ray film to assess casting quality.
• Able to calibrate equipment and follow standards during inspections.
• Certification required for Level 1/2 radiography approvals.

Responsibilities

• Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and proper reporting of processed quantities.
• Wear proper safety equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
• Review and inspect all material used, ensuring quality and traceability.
• Complete, date and sign-off on routing information; perform tasks to standards.
• Learn CM procedures M13 & SP400, and reader processes for x-ray evaluation.
• X-ray castings using approved techniques and obtain Level 1/2 sign-off on shots.
• Organize, document x-ray results, label and file readings for interpretation.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Certification training

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

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Basic Function

Perform x-ray film evaluation, interpretation and disposition of product manufacture according to standard. May calibrate equipment, conduct tests, organize and sassing work. Ability to determine possible imperfections, cracks, porosity, lack of fusion and inclusions from film review. Capable of establishing techniques and procedures and interpreting codes, standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Accurate scanning in and out on 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 companies 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
• Learn CM procedures M13 & SP400, traveler process, scanning and demonstrate competency to perform
• Learn all procedures and specifications needed to properly x-ray and evaluate castings per customer requirements using approved techniques to verify compliance
• X-Ray castings to approved techniques; Must have Level 1 / 2 approval and sign-off on all x-ray shots
• Organize, document x-ray results, label and file for interpretation in the reading room
• Perform and verify calibrations, learn rework to remove flash, sand, metal, defects or other debris from castings
• Serialize parts per CM procedure and route ticket and log book instructions
• Clean film processor, cassettes and work area according to maintenance procedure. Log information on required checklists
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills; time management; ability to multi-task; organizational skills; Microsoft Office skills

Education/Training/Experience

On-the-job-training with an experienced operator until certification is achieved. Class room and on-the-job training required to achieve certification.