Penetrant Inspector Level 2

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Level 2 Penetrant Inspector to join the Canoga Park facility in California. You will analyze penetrant results and develop inspection techniques for propulsion components and systems for NASA, Military, and Commercial contracts.

The role supports a 9/80 schedule on two shifts; you will read plans, interpret drawings, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong certifications and prior NDT/NDE experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 400 hours of NDT/NDE experience.
• Current Level 2 Penetrant Inspector certification (ASNT/NAS410) or equivalent.
• POD Certification and experience working to Fracture Critical requirements.
• Experience inspecting manual, automatic and Electron Beam welds.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret planning documents, drawings and specifications to establish penetrant inspection procedures.
• Develop work instructions from approved procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and contractual documents.
• Analyze penetrant indications to determine acceptability of materials and weldments.
• Detect and identify defects affecting quality and safety factors.
• Determine acceptability of items with marginal defects and reject non-conforming items.
• Record test results and dispositions using manual or computer systems.
• Coordinate recurring defects and propose corrective actions.
• Test and pass Level II certification in-house.
• Pass vision test requirements.

Skills

Read planning documents & specs

Penetrant inspection experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 400 hours NDT/NDE

ASNT/NAS410 Level 2 certification or equivalent

POD Certification & Fracture Critical exp

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Shift9/80: 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.
• Ableto 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. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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