Penetrant/Surface Treat Trainee

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co in Illinois seeks a Surface Treat/Penetrant Operator to process magnesium and aluminum castings with sandblasting, acid dip and penetrant operations. The role emphasizes safety with caustic materials, accurate reporting, and adherence to customer specifications.

Training paths include Surface Treat certification and Penetrant Level 1 under supervision. On‑the‑job training with certification within 90 days is available; prior NDT or surface treatment experience is a

Qualifications

• On-the-Job training with position certification within 90 days.
• Surface Treat certification achieved after training period.
• Penetrant Level 1 certification pursued under supervision.
• NDT classes a plus; surface treat or chemical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and the proper reporting of processed quantities
• Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all times
• Understand customer requirements, internal scrap challenges, rework, and customer returns
• Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection into everything you make/process
• Complete, date, and sign-off on all routing information
• Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given standards
• Blast castings until a uniformed appearance has been obtained
• Remove and blow out grit and sand from castings
• Process aluminum and magnesium castings through acids to clean and desmut the soft metals
• Must wear PPE gear when processing castings through acids
• Neutralize and process spent acids and waste water
• Change and mix acids according to processing specifications
• Ensure castings have a clean uniform finish after processing
• Documentation of required tests
• Dip magnesium and aluminum sand castings in penetrant oil
• Remove oil, dry castings, develop castings
• Prep developed castings for inspection
• Under supervision, begin to inspect castings and learn pass/fail decisions
• Report problems or discrepancies to management

Skills

Basic math skills

Read procedures

Good communication

Vision tests

Education

On-the-Job training

Surface Treat cert within 90 days

Penetrant Level 1 cert

Job description

Basic Function

Responsible for processing castings that require sandblasting, wheelebrating, acid dip, and penetrant. The operator will work with acid and alkaline solutions and will process castings through penetrant operations. Extreme attention to processes and safety requirements necessary with caustic materials. Penetrant trainee position can lead to Level One certification and back‑up to Penetrant Level II personnel.

Description

Basic Function

Responsible for processing castings that require sandblasting, wheelebrating, acid dip, and penetrant. The operator will work with acid and alkaline solutions and will process castings through penetrant operations. Extreme attention to processes and safety requirements necessary with caustic materials. Penetrant trainee position can lead to Level One certification and back‑up to Penetrant Level II personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Maximum Lift Weight 50 lbs.
• Maximum Push/Pull Weight 75 lbs.
• % Of Time Sitting 5%
• % Of Time Standing 95%
• Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: No

Responsibilities: Surface Treat

• Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and the proper reporting of processed quantities
• Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all times
• Understand customer requirements, our companies internal scrap challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship
• Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection into everything you make/process
• Complete, date, and sign-off on all routing information
• Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given standards
• Blast castings until a uniformed appearance has been obtained
• Remove and blow out grit and sand from castings
• Process aluminum and magnesium castings through acids to clean, remove and desmutt the soft metals
• Must always wear PPE gear when processing castings through acids
• Neutralize and process spent acids and waste water
• Change and mix acids according to processing specifications
• Ensure castings have a clean uniform finish after processing
• Documentation of required tests

Responsibilities: Penetrant

• Perform above 1-5 steps above with the below tasks
• Dip magnesium and aluminum sand castings in Penetrant oil
• Remove oil , dry castings, develop castings
• Prep developed castings for inspection
• Under supervision, begin to inspect castings, learning discontinuities, customer specifications, casting pass or fail decision making
• Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management

Benefit information available on company website.

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Skills

Basic math skills, ability to read and understand all procedures required to perform assigned tasks. Good communication skills. Must pass Vision test.

Education/Training

On-the-Job training while working under an experienced operator until position certification is achieved. Surface Treat certification within 90 days of employment. After 90 days, coursework and on the job training to achieve Penetrant Level 1 certification.

Experience

NDT classes a plus; surface treat or chemical experience preferred.