NDT Technician Level I - 1st Shift - Titanium Division, Ogden, UT

D.O.M. magazine; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Retention Bonus

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)Ogden site is seeking an entry-level NDT Technician Level I for 1st shift. The role focuses on penetrant, X-ray, and magnetic particle inspections to certify parts per customer specs. You will operate NDT equipment and support engineering on process issues.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of aerospace NDT exposure, understand blueprints, and can read specifications. A high school diploma or GED is required and a sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of NDT experience, preferably in aerospace manufacturing.
• Able to read and interpret specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Performs penetrant, X-ray, and magnetic particle inspections and interprets results.
• Certifies product in conformance with customer specifications and maintains traceability.
• Operates vapor degreaser and performs process checks.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibrations on NDT equipment.
• Interacts with engineers on scrap, rework and process issues.
• Ensures paperwork is properly completed.

Skills

Read blueprints

Gauging & measurement

English reading/writing

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

X-ray equipment

Penetrant testing equipment

NDT equipment

Job description

NDT Technician Level I - 1st Shift - Titanium Division, Ogden, UT

Company:

Precision Castparts Corp.

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Permanent

City:

State:

Utah

Country:

United States

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial spanets. PCC is the spanet leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial spanets, manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil gas applications, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries. PCC is a high quality business with dominant positions in most segments of the spanets in which it serves.Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffet, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. 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 spanets, 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 PCC Ogden’s diverse capabilities include 5-axis CNC machining in addition to manufacturing investment castings in both aluminum and stainless steel. With over 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space, we specialize in castings for aerospace, energy, medical equipment and commercial applications. Job Description Entry level positions starting at $20.50/hr + $2000 Sign-on Retention Bonus available!While this position may perform functions in multiple NDT methods, the primary focus of this role will be FPI.Responsible for performing quality inspections using the various NDT methods as applicable (X-Ray [Film and CR], Penetrant and Magnetic Particle testing). Responsibilities include processing, inspecting, and evaluating surface and subsurface discontinuities and accepting, rejecting, or reworking hardware in accordance with customer specifications.Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Certifies product that is in conformance with customer specifications and maintains traceability to such certification as is applicable.
• May create NDT techniques and work instructions
• Performs penetrant, X-ray, and magnetic particle inspections and interprets results.
• Performs preventative maintenance and calibrations on NDT equipment.
• Operates vapor degreaser and performs the necessary process checks.
• Properly processes, sorts, and verifies X-ray film.
• Performs etch, passivation and electropolish as needed.
• Grinds, finishes, and sandblast parts as needed.
• Communicates closely with engineers on scrap, rework and process issues.
• Certifies product that is in conformance with customer specifications and maintains traceability to such certification as is applicable.
• Ensures paperwork is properly done.
• Helps other areas as needed.
• May be required to take hazardous waste training.

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Meets all requirements to certify in RT, PT and/or MP.
• Has demonstrated in depth knowledge of inspections components to established standards.
• Requires ability to read and interpret specifications and a firm understanding of gauging and measuring equipment.
• Effective communicate with tact and diplomacy to achieve desired results.
• Able to work in a production environment.
• Able to read and comprehend English.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Able to write simple correspondence. (Techniques.)
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. continuously.
• Near vision requirement is Jaeger J1 for both eyes, at no less than 12 inches; or equivalent. Color perception is required each year; Standard used: Ishihara-Applicant shall differentiate and distinguish contrast in 20 if 24 test plates (Minimum). Corrected or uncorrected.
• Able to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to pass PCC NDT certifications required by in-house Plant Level III.
• Able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Complies with company and departmental policies and procedures, including company’s attendance policy.
• Able to meet individual productivity requirements.
• Able to meet internal quality requirements.

Desired Competencies:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Normal Working Conditions
• Works under indirect supervision following established practices and clear-cut policies in the
• performance of the majority of duties. Makes decisions when general instructions, established methods and clearly defined precedents indicate what action to be taken, but refers unusual problems to superiors.
• Occasional worked required with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Environmental conditions encountered frequently are working near or with hazardous waste.
• Continuous work in areas with wet or humid conditions-non weather, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of radiation required.
• Occasional walking, reaching above shoulder level, and talking required.
• Frequent stooping or squatting, hearing, pushing or pulling required.
• Continuous standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching below shoulder level required.
• Typical noise required for the work environment of this job is Loud Noise. (Appropriate ear protection is required.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Primary Duties Responsibilities

• Certifies product that is in conformance with customer specifications and maintains traceability to such certification as is applicable.
• May create NDT techniques and work instructions
• Performs penetrant, X-ray, and magnetic particle inspections and interprets results.
• Performs preventative maintenance and calibrations on NDT equipment.
• Operates vapor degreaser and performs the necessary process checks.
• Properly processes, sorts, and verifies X-ray film.
• Performs etch, passivation and electropolish as needed.
• Grinds, finishes, and sandblast parts as needed.
• Communicates closely with engineers on scrap, rework and process issues.
• Certifies product that is in conformance with customer specifications and maintains traceability to such certification as is applicable.
• Ensures paperwork is properly done.
• Helps other areas as needed.
• May be required to take hazardous waste training.

Experience Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 2-5 years of NDT experience, preferably in aerospace manufacturing

Required Skills

• Meets all requirements to certify as a LVL I or Lvl II Xray CR.
• Has demonstrated in depth knowledge of inspections components to established standards.
• Requires ability to read and interpret specifications and a firm understanding of gauging and measuring equipment.
• Effective communicate with tact and diplomacy to achieve desired results.
• Able to work in a production environment.
• Able to read and comprehend English.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Able to write simple correspondence. (Techniques.)
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. continuously.
• Near vision requirement is Jaeger J1 for both eyes, at no less than 12 inches; or equivalent. Color perception is required each year; Standard used: Ishihara-Applicant shall differentiate and distinguish contrast in 20 if 24 test plates (Minimum). Corrected or uncorrected.
• Able to use Microsoft Office applications.
• to pass PCC NDT certifications required by in-house Plant Level III.
• Able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Complies with company and departmental policies and procedures, including company’s attendance policy.
• Able to meet individual productivity requirements.
• Able to meet internal quality requirements.

Normal Working Conditions

• Works under indirect supervision following established practices and clear-cut policies in the
• performance of the majority of duties. Makes decisions when general instructions, established methods and clearly defined precedents indicate what action to be taken, but refers unusual problems to superiors.
• Occasional worked required with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Environmental conditions encountered frequently are working near or with hazardous waste.
• Continuous work in areas with wet or humid conditions-non weather, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of radiation required.
• Occasional walking, reaching above shoulder level, and talking required.
• Frequent stooping or squatting, hearing, pushing or pulling required.
• Continuous standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching below shoulder level required.
• Typical noise required for the work environment of this job is Loud Noise. (Appropriate ear protection is required.)

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law. 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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

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