Mission:
To identify and evaluate indications of defects in castings using fluorescent penetrant inspection methods to determine if castings meet customer specifications and PCC standards; to route rejectable castings and to identify indications for rework.
Mission:
To identify and evaluate indications of defects in castings using fluorescent penetrant inspection methods to determine if castings meet customer specifications and PCC standards; to route rejectable castings and to identify indications for rework.
Principal Accountabilities:
Objective: to identify and evaluate defects made detectable by the application of fluorescent penetrant to castings.
Typical Activities:
- Places castings on inspection tables or carts manually or with hoists.
- Visually inspects penetrant-treated castings under ultraviolet light for surface discontinuities.
- Inspects castings for cracks, oxides, cold shots, cold shuts, shrinkage, dirt and other types of indications.
- Uses mirrors and other hand tools for inspection as needed; may use boroscopes or other ultraviolet light sources.
- May perform grinding for minor repairs.
- Applies fluorescent penetrant liquid to castings as needed for spot checks.
- Completes air pressure tests for penetrant leaks on specified parts.
- May train Line Operators.
Objective: to evaluate inspection results, and route for acceptability, salvage or scrap.
Typical Activities:
- Marks indications on parts during inspection.
- Analyzes inspection results and evaluates castings for acceptance or salvage repair.
- Completes salvage routing cards, indicating necessary repairs.
Safety:
Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
Typical Activities:
- Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems.
- May be required to work with hazardous waste.
- Completes logs, reports and records.
- Performs other tasks as directed, including line operations.
Training:
- Training is provided on the job.
- Level 2 Penetrant Inspection Courses.
- Level 2 Penetrant Inspection Certification.
- May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.
Entry Qualifications:
- Advanced inspection skills as demonstrated by the competent performance of Penetrant Line Operator and Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Certification.
OR
An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
- High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification).
- Ability to read and follow specifications found in Tech Cards, Quality Control Manuals, and other technical materials.
- 20/30 correctable vision, and satisfactory passage of depth perception and color vision tests.
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing twenty to forty pounds and occasionally up to eighty pounds.
- Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.