Inspector Magnetic Penetrant

Axius Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Axius Group is seeking an Inspector – Magnetic Penetrant & Dye Check in Nashville to perform penetrant inspections on parts and components. The role requires reading engineering drawings, operating penetrant inspection equipment, and completing documentation in a union manufacturing environment with mandatory overtime and variable shifts.

Ideal candidates will have ~2 years of NDT experience, familiarity with blueprints, and knowledge of penetrant inspection processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NDT inspection procedures, requirements, and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of penetrant inspection equipment operation, setup, and inspection processing sequences.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering specifications, and military or contract specifications.
• Understanding of inspection acceptance criteria, defect identification, and part disposition requirements.
• Knowledge of hardness and conductivity inspection methods as required by assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetrant inspections on parts and components in accordance with applicable procedures and requirements.
• Inspect parts for defects and determine accept, reject, rework, or salvage disposition.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and military or contract requirements.
• Operate and set up penetrant inspection equipment to support assigned inspection activities.
• Determine proper inspection processes, amperage, penetrant and emulsifier times, and processing sequences.
• Perform hardness and conductivity inspections as required.
• Determine appropriate rework methods and approve salvageable parts when applicable.
• Operate cranes and safely handle parts during inspection processes.
• Complete required paperwork, tagging, stamping, and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

NDT procedures

Penetrant inspection

Blueprints & specs

Documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

Penetrant inspection equipment

Hardness & conductivity testing

Job description

Job Location: Nashville, TN 37217

Position Type: Contractor

Job Shift: Any

SUMMARY

The Inspector – Magnetic Penetrant & Dye Check is responsible for performing penetrant inspections on parts and components to identify defects and determine appropriate accept, reject, rework, or salvage dispositions. This position reads and interprets engineering drawings, specifications, and military or contract requirements, operates and sets up penetrant inspection equipment, completes required documentation, and supports inspection processes in a union manufacturing environment requiring flexibility to work any shift and mandatory overtime.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform penetrant inspections on parts and components in accordance with applicable procedures and requirements
• Inspect parts for defects and determine accept, reject, rework, or salvage disposition
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and military or contract requirements
• Operate and set up penetrant inspection equipment to support assigned inspection activities
• Determine proper inspection processes, amperage, penetrant and emulsifier times, and processing sequences
• Perform hardness and conductivity inspections as required
• Determine appropriate rework methods and approve salvageable parts when applicable
• Operate cranes and safely handle parts during inspection processes
• Complete required paperwork, tagging, stamping, and documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NDT inspection procedures, requirements, and documentation practices
• Knowledge of penetrant inspection equipment operation, setup, and inspection processing sequences
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, and military or contract specifications
• Understanding of inspection acceptance criteria, defect identification, and part disposition requirements
• Knowledge of hardness and conductivity inspection methods as required by assigned work

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inspection accuracy
• Sound judgment when determining accept, reject, rework, or salvage disposition
• Ability to follow established processes, procedures, and safety requirements
• Effective written documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing inspection environment

Experience and Education

• Approximately two years of experience operating magnetic particle, penetrant, and dye check inspection equipment required
• Experience performing NDT inspection activities in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar production environment preferred
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering specifications, and military or contract specifications required
• Must be willing and able to work any shift and mandatory overtime as required

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing, production, and inspection environment
• Must be available to work any shift and mandatory overtime due to the union environment
• Role may require operation of cranes and handling of parts during inspection processes
• Requires adherence to safety procedures, inspection requirements, and production schedules
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance requirements
• Successful candidates must be able to obtain required Program Access approval, if applicable