Penetrant Inspector Level 2

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Level 2 Penetrant Inspector to work at the Canoga Park Facility in California. This role analyzes penetrant testing results for compliance and develops inspection techniques to support NASA/Military/Commercial contracts.

The position features a 9/80 schedule with two shifts, potential for overtime, and requires reading planning documents, developing procedures, and ensuring adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with 400 hours NDT/NDE experience.
• Current Level 2 Penetrant Inspector certification preferred (ASNT/NAS410 or equivalent).
• Experience inspecting manual, automatic and Electron Beam welds and exotic materials.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret planning documents, drawings and specifications to set inspection requirements.
• Develop work instructions from approved procedures.
• Know and apply codes, standards and contractual documents controlling penetrant methods.
• Analyze and evaluate penetrant indications for acceptability.
• Detect defects affecting quality and safety (cracks, porosity, etc.).
• Determine acceptability of marginal defects and reject non-conforming items.
• Record test results and dispositions; use computer systems as needed.
• Coordinate defects with engineering and vendors; recommend corrective actions.
• Pass Level II certification in house; meet vision test requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading/interpretation of plans

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 400 hours NDT/NDE experience

Tools

ASNT/NAS410 Level 2 certification

POD Certification

Fracture Critical requirements

Weld inspection of Electron Beam/ manual/ automatic

Exotic materials and alloys knowledge

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Penetrant Inspector Level 2

Job Code: 44173

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 2nd Shift 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off (weekend overtime)

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Level 2 Penetrant Inspector to work at the Canoga Park Facility in California, which produces large and small propulsion components and systems for NASA, Military and Commercial contracts. The factory supports production across two shifts on a 9/80 schedule. The Level 2 Penetrant Inspector is responsible for analyzing, interpreting penetrant testing results of materials, parts and weldments for compliance with required specifications and standards and for developing penetrant inspection techniques and standards.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret information from planning documents, drawings and specifications, engineering orders, inspection procedures, material review reports and other source documents to establish the procedures and requirements needed to perform penetrant inspection of material, parts and weldments.
• Develop work instructions from approved general procedures.
• Be familiar with the codes, standards, specifications and other contractual documents that control the penetrant method. Have the skills and knowledge to conduct system performance checks in accordance with the applicable process standard.
• Analyze, interpret and evaluate penetrant indications to determine acceptability of materials, parts and weldments.
• Detect and identify defects affecting quality and safety factors such as cracks, inclusions, folds, cavities, undercuts, incomplete fusion and porosity.
• Determine the acceptability of items having marginal defects and reject those that do not comply with required standards and specifications.
• Record test results, findings and dispositions manually or with the aid of a computer or computer based system.
• Reject items that do not meet acceptance criteria. Coordinate recurring defects with concerned engineering and vendor personnel and recommend corrective action measures.
• Test and pass Level II certification in house.
• Able to pass vision test requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 400 hours of NDT/NDE experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Current certification as a Level 2 Penetrant Inspector, ASNT/NAS410 or equivalent.
• Has held a POD Certification and experience working to Fracture Critical requirements.
• Experience inspecting manual, automatic and Electron Beam welds.
• Worked on Exotic materials and alloys.
• Have a basic knowledge of product manufacturing and inspection technology.
• Computer experience to include accessing on-line documents and information, working within the company business systems and Microsoft office.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $33.14/hr - $57.32/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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