NDT X-Ray Tech L2 - 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts; Connecticut; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Shift Differential

Overtime Opportunities

Quarterly Incentive Bonus

Job summary

Precision Castparts is looking for a qualified Radiographer in Connecticut. This role involves evaluating and interpreting radiographs to ensure quality standards are met, along with the responsibility for equipment calibration and adherence to safety protocols.

Candidates must possess advanced radiographer skills and a high school diploma or GED. On-the-job training will be provided, along with opportunities for certification in radiography. The position offers a schedule from Monday to Friday with various incentives.

Qualifications

• Competent performance of radiographer duties or equivalent training and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret radiographs to determine quality.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Adhere to plant safety rules.

Skills

Advanced radiographer skills

Mathematical calculations

Effective communication

X-Ray experience in nickel-based castings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11pm

Incentives: 5% Shift Differential + Overtime Opportunities + Quarterly Incentive Bonus

Purpose

To evaluate and interpret all film and electronically acquired radiographs (CR/DR) taken of castings to determine that discrepancies meet customer specifications and PCC standards; to determine if parts are acceptable or need repair, mark and route parts for necessary repairs and sign final reports that approve castings sent to customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Review paperwork, technique cards, and specifications to determine requirements prior to evaluation of radiographs.
• Determine which views are needed and ensure that the Level I provided all views required for the current operation.
• Review weld maps to ensure all welds have been radiographed.
• Check radiographs for proper sensitivity, density, and coverage.
• Interpret and evaluate radiographs to determine the quality of the casting and accept or route the part for repair.
• Distinguish between true discontinuities and the challenging indications that nickel-based super alloy castings present for image evaluation.
• Interpret and identify surface and subsurface discontinuities per customer specifications.
• Mark problem areas on parts needing repair; may request additional radiographs to verify or locate indications; route for repair and recommend necessary repairs.
• Ensure proper radiograph filing and storage is obtained.
• Perform equipment calibrations/checks as needed.
• Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operate equipment and tools.
• Identify and report safety problems.
• Other duties as assigned by manager when needed.
• Assist in generating part specific techniques as applicable with the facility Level III.

Training

• Training will be provided on the job.
• Radiography Level I and II courses must be completed when requested.
• Digital Radiography (CR/DR) course must be completed when requested.
• Certification must be achieved and maintained through various written and performance-based exams.

Qualifications

• Advanced radiographer skills as demonstrated by the competent performance of radiographer duties or equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• High school diploma or GED (necessary for NDT certification).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret technique cards, quality manual procedures, and other technical specifications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions such as lifting up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Previous X-Ray experience in nickel-based castings preferred.