Penetrant Line Operator LPCS LSBS 080

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR is seeking an entry-level penetrant inspection technician to prepare castings for fluorescent penetrant inspection and evaluation. The role focuses on applying penetrants, cleaning, drying, and maintaining equipment to ensure consistent defect detection.

Training is provided on the job, including Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Courses and Certification. The work involves physical lifting, exposure to elements, and strict adherence to safety rules.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification).
• Ability to write, and read and follow specifications on Tech Cards.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 20–40 pounds and up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in conditions with noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects castings for surface dirt and cleanliness.
• Cleans and degreases castings as necessary.
• Etches castings chemically and neutralizes with water; dries components.
• Applies fluorescent penetrant liquid using a hand-held sprayer and allows penetrant to be absorbed.
• Washes, pre-dries, and dries castings; develops with powder developer.
• Maintains safety practices and operates equipment.
• Completes logs and performs other tasks as directed.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Reading & following specs

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mission: To complete all steps necessary for the application of fluorescent penetrant on castings in order to prepare castings for the fluorescent penetrant inspection process; to prepare castings for evaluation by the fluorescent penetrant system.

Mission: To complete all steps necessary for the application of fluorescent penetrant on castings in order to prepare castings for the fluorescent penetrant inspection process; to prepare castings for evaluation by the fluorescent penetrant system.

Principal Accountabilities

Penetrant Line Operation

Objective: to complete all steps in the preparation and application of penetrant to castings.

Typical Activities

• Visually inspects castings for surface dirt; cleans and degreases as necessary.
• Chemically etches specific castings by local or swab etching, which removes a small amount of metal; neutralizes parts with water and dries; neutralizes holding tank.
• Places clean castings on penetrant line and applies fluorescent penetrant liquid using hand-held, electro-static sprayer; allows penetrant to be absorbed.
• Washes castings to remove penetrant after specified time; pre-dries with fans and places castings in drying cabinets.
• Places castings in developing cabinet for automatic application of powdered developer.
• Visually inspects castings; cleans and degreases as needed.
• Wears protective gear during line operation.

Maintenance and Housecleaning.

Objective: to maintain penetrant line equipment and work area in good working order.

Typical Activities

• Performs maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Keeps work area and materials clean and orderly.

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.
• Completes logs and records.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Training

• Training is provided on the job.
• Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Courses.
• Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Certification.

Entry Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification.
• Ability to write, and read and follow specifications on Tech Cards.
• 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.