NDT Level 1 Penetrant/Etch Trainer LPC Campus

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PCC Structurals is seeking a Penetrant Line Operator Trainer to lead training, certification, and performance evaluation for Penetrant Line Operators. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement within a high‑quality aerospace casting environment.

Responsibilities include developing training modules, auditing operator performance, and ensuring adherence to certification requirements while maintaining records and fostering a respectful, safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Penetrant Line Operator Trainer certification desired or Tat's certified within 30 days.
• Self-motivated and capable of high performance with little supervision.
• Top 20% in Project Team Build issues with good work habits and quality workmanship.
• No disciplinary action for Quality, Productivity or Behavior in the last 12 months.
• Willing to change departments and shifts as production needs arise.
• Strong ability to follow detailed instructions and record technical data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; capable of teaching individuals or small groups.
• Good attendance and safety records are required.
• Must have held a Penetrant Line Operator position for at least 12 months in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Train and Certify Penetrant Line Operators and progress them through qualification.
• Support training program by creating modules and evaluation criteria.
• Perform operator audits and maintain records of department personnel.
• Ensure a harassment/discrimination free environment and safe work practices.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Training & certification

Leadership ability

Safety awareness

Attendance

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Oregon

City: Portland

Division: Structurals

Company: LPC

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 23650

Business Profile

PCC Structurals is the world leader in superalloy, aluminum and titanium investment casting. With applications in jet aircraft engines, airframes, industrial gas turbine (IGT) engines, military armaments, medical prosthesis, and many other industrial markets, we provide a wide portfolio of high-quality components, some as large as 100 inches (250cm).

As the original business unit for Precision Castparts, you can count on PCC Structurals' extensive experience and knowledge to consistently provide high-quality castings, even at significant volumes.

PCC Structurals also provides solidification modeling, in-house rapid prototyping (including SLA), digital radiography, hot isostatic pressing, precision machining and protective coating services. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe.

Location Profile

Located in the southeast Portland area, PCC Structurals Large Parts Campus and Lean Manufacturing Annex specialize in air and vacuum investment cast components as large as 79" for aerospace, energy and commercial applications. With over 660,000 square feet of manufacturing space, we work with corrosion-resistant, high‑strength‑to‑weight Titanium and Nickel and Cobalt‑based alloys with high temperature and mechanical properties.

Job Description

Mission: In addition to being a Penetrant Line Operator, this operator accomplishes hands‑on training of Penetrant Line Operators. This operator also oversees the qualification and certification of Penetrant Line Operators and provides feedback to supervision.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Train and Certify Penetrant Line Operators.
   • Progress new or transfer Penetrant Line Operators through the qualification and certification process. Trains employees on new skills and works with employees to improve performance to satisfactory levels or maintain satisfactory performance.
   • Perform module audits
   • Evaluate employee against certification requirements.
   • Gives objective, fact‑based input for performance reviews. Participate in performance measure feedback and performance review of Penetrant Line Operators.
   • In performing training/certification duties, avoids favoritism or the perception of favoritism.
2. Training Program Support:
   
   • Create and revise training modules.
   • Establish and revise written evaluation.
   • Design and update skills demonstration and criteria for Qualification and certification.
3. Penetrant Line Operators support and audits
   • Maintain records of employees and overall departments.
   • Perform ongoing evaluation of employees and random audits.
   • Stay current on Penetrant Line Operator techniques in all aspects of interpreting.
4. Other
   • Is sensitive to and proactively supports the maintenance of a harassment/discrimination free environment.

Qualifications

1. Current Penetrant Line Operator Trainer certification desired or Tat's certified within 30 days.
2. Must be self motivated (as determined by feedback from the Trainer Coordinator or Production Supervisor) and capable of high performance with little or no supervision.
3. Must consistently rate in the top 20% in Project Team Build issues and demonstrate good work habits, including a history of quality workmanship.
4. Must be free of any disciplinary action for Quality, Productivity or Behavior over the last 12 months.
5. Position required incumbent be willing, as required by production needs, to change department assignments, work with others in more than one department, and to adjust shift schedules.
6. Outstanding performance as determined by feedback from the Trainer Coordinator or Production Supervisor) in prior progression through the Penetrant Line Operator Training and Certification Program is desired. (Does not apply to Penetrant Line Operators who did not have access to the program.)
7. Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions, make progress observations, and accurately record technical data required.
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Instructions must be clear and unambiguous; consistently assures directions are clearly understood resulting in work that rarely, if ever, needs to be redone due to the quality of communication.
9. Must have good facilitation skill and the ability to teach individuals and/or small groups.
10. Satisfactory attendance record required.
11. Satisfactory safety record required.
12. Must have held a Penetrant Line Operator position for a minimum of 12 months during the prior 3 years.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Penetrant Line Operation

Objective: to complete all steps in the preparation and application of penetrant to castings.

Typical Activities

• 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.

Objective: to maintain penetrant line equipment and work area in good working order.

Typical Activities

• Performs maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Keeps work area and materials clean and orderly.

Safety.

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Typical Activities

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Completes logs and records.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Experience & Education

• High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification.

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Courses.
• Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Certification.

Required Skills

ENTRY 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.

National Security Controls

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on‑time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.