Quality Technician (NDT Lvl 2)

Applied Composites; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Composites is seeking an NDT Technician II to perform ultrasonic testing on fabricated composite parts and products, identifying discontinuities in laminate and sandwich constructions.

The role involves calibrating equipment, applying UT procedures, and preparing defect reports. Strong communication and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combo with work experience.
• Ultrasonic Inspector Level III Certificate required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in UT-NDI testing for composites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in A-Scan (Pulse Echo), C-Scan (Pulse Echo/Through Transmission) techniques.

Responsibilities

• Reviews work orders, test procedures, and acceptance criteria to determine test specifications.
• Calibrates and adjusts ultrasonic test equipment to required standards.
• Applies UT testing procedures to identify discontinuities (cracks, inclusions, porosity).
• Marks defects and prepares test reports.
• May set up and operate computerized inspection equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Ultrasonic Inspector Level III Certificate

Tools

Laser Trackers (Leica, Faro, API)

PCMMs (Romer, Faro arms)

3D Laser scanners

Total Stations

Verisurf

Polyworks

Spatial Analyzer

Buildit

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

3D CAD

Job description

Applied Composites is seeking an NDT Technician II that conducts ultrasonic tests on fabricated composite parts (laminate & sandwich construction) and products to identify discontinuities.

Job Accountabilities

• Reviews work orders, test procedure sheets, and product acceptance criteria to determine test specifications.
• Calibrates and adjusts ultrasonic test equipment to required standards and settings, applying knowledge of ultrasonic testing procedures.
• Sprays couplet (light oil which acts as a medium) or other liquid over part to be tested, moves transducer over part to be tested, and observes CRT (cathode ray tube) screen to detect patterns of discontinuity, such as cracks, inclusions, bonding defects, or porosity.
• Marks defective areas of part or product and prepares report of test findings.
• May set up and operate computerized inspection equipment.

Job Requirements

• High School
• Ultrasonic Inspector Level III Certificate
• Experience in composite UT-NDI Testing (3 – 5 yrs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A-Scan, (Pulse Echo), C-Scan, (Pulse Echo & Through Transmission

Physical Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and others as necessary
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment
• Standing for long periods of time
• Crouching, kneeling, bending, and reaching
• Close vision, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to focus
• Hearing sounds and communication
• Handling, grasping, and operating tools and equipment
• Ability to lift up to 25-50 pounds

Job Specifications

Education

Requires a High School Diploma/GED or combination of relevant education and work experience may be substituted to meet educational requirements.

Years' Experience

8 (plus) years of relevant experience

Skills

• Expert level experience using Laser Trackers (Leica, Faro and API), PCMM's (Romer and Faro arms), 3D Laser scanners and Total Stations
• Expert level knowledge of Computer Aided Measuring software (Verisurf, Polyworks, Spatial Analyzer, Buildit etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Expert level knowledge in blueprint reading and GD&T
• Solid knowledge of 3D CAD
• Knowledge in aerospace tooling, composites manufacturing and assembly

Benefits

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affimitive Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.