Radiographic Testing Apprentice - Castings QA

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co. in Illinois is seeking an X-ray inspection technician to evaluate castings and interpret film according to customer requirements. You will calibrate equipment, perform tests, and ensure proper reporting of processed quantities, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, signing routing information, and learning CM procedures M13 & SP400. Level 1/2 approval on x-ray shots is required to verify compliance.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training with an experienced operator until certification is achieved.
• Classroom and on-the-job training required to achieve certification.
• Ability to determine imperfections, cracks, porosity, lack of fusion and inclusions from film review.

Responsibilities

• Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and proper reporting of processed quantities.
• Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all times.
• Understand customer requirements and internal scrap challenges, rework, and returns; deliver quality workmanship.
• Review and inspect all material used; build self-inspection into every process.
• Complete, date and sign-off on all routing information.
• Perform tasks efficiently according to standards.
• Learn CM procedures M13 & SP400, traveler process, scanning and demonstrate competency to perform.
• Learn all procedures and specs to properly x-ray and evaluate castings per customer requirements using approved techniques.
• X-Ray castings to approved techniques; must have Level 1 / 2 approval and sign-off on all x-ray shots.
• Organize, document x-ray results, label and file for interpretation in the reading room.
• Perform and verify calibrations, learn rework to remove flash, sand, metal, defects or debris.
• Serialize parts per CM procedure and route ticket and log book instructions.
• Clean film processor, cassettes and work area; log required checklists.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co. in Illinois is seeking an X-ray inspection technician to evaluate castings and interpret film according to customer requirements. You will calibrate equipment, perform tests, and ensure proper reporting of processed quantities, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, signing routing information, and learning CM procedures M13 & SP400. Level 1/2 approval on x-ray shots is required to verify compliance.