NDI Technician Level I - NIAR ATLAS

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY is looking for an NDI Technician Level I to perform non-destructive inspections on aircraft components at the Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems, a multi-disciplinary engineering program.

This position involves setting up and calibrating inspection equipment, conducting tests, and documenting results while following established procedures.

The role requires completion of an NDT technical program and skills in laboratory settings and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• NDT technical program meeting SNT‑TC1A and/or NAS-410.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive inspection on aircraft components.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate inspection equipment.
• Conduct tests using appropriate NDI techniques.
• Document inspection results.
• Notify technicians of any problems.

Skills

Research in a laboratory setting

Operate engineering laboratory equipment

Education

NDT technical program meeting SNT‑TC1A and/or NAS-410

Job description

Department

NIAR ATLAS

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Full Time

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Details

ATLAS – the Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems – is a multi-disciplinary manufacturing environment and engineering education program to prepare engineers and educators for the Factory of the Future and to aid the current workforce in seamlessly adapting to advancements in the workplace. We are seeking an NDI Technician Level I to join our team.

Job Summary

Performs non-destructive inspection on aircraft components, test articles, and detail parts using pre-approved procedures to identify and notify Level II and/or Level III Technician of any problems in a timely manner. May direct and/or train undergraduate and graduate assistants in the performance of daily laboratory activities with the objective of achieving optimal quality control, process implementation and project performance. Follows laboratory procedures and techniques according to appropriate standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs non-destructive inspection on aircraft components, test articles, and detail parts using pre-approved procedures to identify delamination, voids, porosity, cracks, corrosion, and/or mechanical damage.
• Sets up, calibrates, and operates equipment for inspection.
• Conducts tests with appropriate NDI technique(s).
• Interprets, evaluates, and documents inspection results under the direct supervision of NDI Technician Level II or III.
• Identifies and notifies Technician Level II and/or III of any problems in a timely manner.
• Obtains and analyzes information skillfully.
• Edits and presents numerical data effectively.
• Follows laboratory procedures and techniques according to appropriate standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

NDT technical program meeting SNT‑TC1A, and/or NAS-410

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform research in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to operate engineering laboratory equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to position self for inspection, construction or maintenance of equipment and/or buildings including confined, elevated and loud noise spaces.
• Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports, and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determining factors.
• Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
• Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.