Sr. NDE Inspector

Babcock Power; Vermont; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to ensure the highest standards of product quality. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for inspecting and testing materials and products, analyzing blueprints, and ensuring compliance with specifications. You will utilize your expertise in various inspection techniques, including ASNT-TC-1A methods, to maintain quality assurance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact while working in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in various ASNT-TC-1A testing methods and AWS CWI certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test materials/products for defects and compliance with specifications.
• Analyze blueprints and data to determine inspection procedures and requirements.
• Notify supervisors of production issues and assist in problem resolution.

Skills

ASNT-TC-1A Level II Bubble Leak Testing

ASNT-TC-1A Level II Dye Penetrant Testing

ASNT-TC-1A Level II Magnetic Particle Examination

ASNT-TC-1A Visual Inspection with Dimensional Inspection

ASNT-TC-1A Level II UT

ASNT-TC-1A RT Level I or Level II

AWS CWI

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Excel and Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Complex test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Babcock Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Responsible for the quality of Company products as required by all applicable codes and specifications. Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment. May be assigned to do other jobs including assisting other employees; and shall be responsible for maintaining a clean place to work, may need to perform NDE to meet code and/or specification requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
2. Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
3. Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, and work for conformance to specifications.
4. Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
5. Observe and monitor production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments.
6. Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results.
7. Make minor adjustments to equipment, such as turning setscrews to calibrate instruments to required tolerances.
8. Interpret legal requirements, provide safe information, and recommend compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers, engineers, and property owners.
9. Compute defect percentages or averages, using formulas and calculators, and prepare reports of inspection or test findings.
10. Administer tests to engineers and operators to assess whether they are qualified to use equipment.
11. Disassemble defective parts and components, such as inaccurate or worn gauges and measuring instruments, using hand tools.
12. Perform NDE (BLT, MT, VT, PT, UT & RT) as required by MITP, code, and customer specification requirements.

Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

1. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience.
3. ASNT-TC-1A Level II Bubble Leak Testing
4. ASNT-TC-1A Level II Dye Penetrant Testing
5. ASNT-TC-1A Level II Magnetic Particle Examination
6. ASNT-TC-1A Visual Inspection with Dimensional Inspection
7. ASNT-TC-1A Level II UT
8. ASNT-TC-1A RT Level I or Level II
9. AWS CWI
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
11. Must be organized and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
12. Knowledge of Excel and Word
13. Microsoft Outlook

Other Physical Requirements:

1. Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Depth Perception)
2. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety eye wear, gloves, steel toe shoes, hearing protection)

Work Environment:

Manufacturing Environment with temperature extremes, hazards from things like lasers or welding arc, or other environmental hazards.