Non Destructive Test Technician (NDT) - Tech 2/3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Promontory, UT, is seeking a Non Destructive Test Technician (Tech 2/3) to join the Space sector. The role focuses on critical inspections of aerospace assemblies using RT, UT, and other NDT methods.

You will perform RT radiography on rocket motor components, UT on metal and composite parts, and may work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive tests (NDT) on components.
• Inspects metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts and assemblies for defects using radiography, ultrasound, penetrant, eddy current, laser shearography, and magnetic particle.
• Primary focus on radiographic inspection (RT) of rocket motors using digital systems and UT of metal/composite components.
• Handle and move energetic and non-energetic parts for inspections.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Non Destructive Test Technician (NDT) - Tech 2/3 to join our team in Promontory, UT.

These positions within the Quality organization are responsible for critical inspections of aerospace assemblies. For this position, technicians are required to provide prior NDT experience documentation and certification that will meet NAS 410 current revision requirements.

This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off. May be a day shift or swing shift. Must be able to work rotating shifts, on‑call, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

In this job, you will:

• Perform non‑destructive tests (NDT) on components.
• Inspects metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts and assemblies for defects using automated and manual methods and techniques including radiography, ultrasound, penetrant, eddy current, laser shearography, and magnetic particle.
• The primary focus will be in the area of radiographic inspection (RT) of rocket motors using digital systems and Ultrasonic Testing inspection (UT) of metal and composite components.
• Handling and movement of energetic and non‑energetic parts and components is required to perform inspections.
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Tech 2 or 3.

Basic Qualifications for Tech 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Current Level II certification in radiographic inspection (RT) with a minimum of 1 documented year of aerospace experience in a quality organization utilizing a Level II OR Current Level II certification in ultrasound (UT) with a minimum of 1 documented year of aerospace experience in a quality organization utilizing a Level II.
• Additional Current Level II certification any of the following methods: ultrasound (UT), eddy current (ET), dye penetrant (PT), magnetic particles (MT), leak testing (LT).
• NAS410 qualified Level II classroom training/experience, or equivalent, in radiographic methodology, either in progress or completed.
• Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification
• Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain Employee Possessor designation from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
• Perform physical requirements of this position including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, work platforms, sitting/standing for long period of time.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, on‑call, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Basic Qualifications for Tech 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Current Level II certification in radiographic inspection (RT) with a minimum of 3 documented years of aerospace experience in a quality organization utilizing a Level II OR Current Level II certification in ultrasound (UT) with a minimum of 3 documented years of aerospace experience in a quality organization utilizing a Level II.
• Additional Current Level II certification any of the following methods: ultrasound (UT), eddy current (ET), dye penetrant (PT), magnetic particles (MT), leak testing (LT).
• NAS410 qualified Level II classroom training/experience, or equivalent, in radiographic methodology, either in progress or completed.
• Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification
• Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain Employee Possessor designation from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
• Perform physical requirements of this position including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, work platforms, sitting/standing for long period of time.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, on‑call, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Mag Particle Level II certifications.

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