Radiographer SSBO

Precision Castparts; Oregon; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a radiography technician to set up castings for radiography and operate x-ray equipment to capture multiple views in accordance with customer specifications. You will review Technique Cards, determine setup requirements and ensure film processing meets quality standards.

Strong attention to detail, mathematical accuracy, and the ability to read specifications are required. Training is provided; certification levels may be required for continued development.

Qualifications

• Previous radiographic experience and knowledge of basic radiographic techniques is preferred OR an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up castings on tables in x-ray machines including fixturing, placement of film cassettes, and placement of nameplate identification and penetrameters on film; sets exposures.
• Checks routing to determine x-ray needs on parts.
• Reviews Technique Cards to determine setup requirements, including x-ray techniques, part positions and film requirements.
• Operates x-ray machine control panels and equipment to take multiple views of castings, adjusting radiographic variables within customer specifications.
• Completes logs and records; meets production and quality standards.

Skills

Radiographic experience

Technique Card interpretation

Communication skills

Mathematical calculations

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Radiographer Level 1 Certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Densitometers

Film processor

Film cassettes

Pentrameters

Job description

Mission:

To produce radiographs to customer and PCC specifications for evaluation of castings.

Mission:

To produce radiographs to customer and PCC specifications for evaluation of castings.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Setup

Objective: to accurately set up castings for radiography.

Essential Job Functions:

• Checks routing to determine x-ray needs on parts.
• Reviews Technique Cards to determine setup requirements, including x-ray techniques, part positions and film requirements based on Techniques Cards.
• Sets up additional radiographs of defect areas not covered by Technique Cards.
• Prepares daily film requests for darkroom based on production schedules and Technique Cards.
• Sets up castings on tables in x-ray machines including fixturing, placement of film cassettes, and placement of nameplate identification and penetrameters on film; sets exposures.
• Determines priority of radiographs to be taken.

Other (marginal) Job Functions

• Visually inspects castings for dirt, penetrant, etc.

X-Ray Operation

Objective: to effectively and accurately operate x-ray machines and produce radiographs within customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates x-ray machine control panels and equipment to take multiple views of castings, adjusting radiographic variables such as tube height, voltage and exposure times within customer specifications.
• Regularly conducts more than one radiographic examination concurrently, and is expected to be able to operate all machines.
• Removes table from machine, takes film cassettes to darkroom for processing.
• After darkroom processing, checks samples of radiographs on each casting for clarity, coverage, density and sensitivity; makes changes within customer and PCC specifications; records anychanges made; reshoots films when needed.
• Completes logs and records.
• Meets all production and quality standards.
• Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices; to comply with PCC radiation safety practices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

Other (marginal) Accountabilities

• Performs other tasks as directed, including darkroom and other x-ray department personnel activities.

Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools And/Or Machinery:

• x-ray machines
• hoists
• pallet jacks
• pentrameters
• styrofoam blocks
• wooden wedges and blocks
• straps and chains
• clamps
• high intensity film viewing light
• lead back-ups
• densitometers
• levels, protractors, rulers, tape measure, angle finders
• film processor
• film cassettes
• fixtures
• calculators
• cameras (35 mm, box and Polaroid) NDTE departments only

TRAINING

• Training is provided on the job.
• Radiography Level 1 Courses must be completed
• Radiographer Level l Certification must be completed.
• Must re-certify - Level 1 every three years.

Qualifications

• Previous radiographic experience and knowledge of basic radiographic techniques is preferred OR An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• High school graduation of GED. (necessary for NDT certification)
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to read, follow and interpret Technique Cards, Quality Control Manuals and other technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.