Ultrasonic Level 2 Inspector

Applus+ Laboratories; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Applus+ Arcadia Aerospace Industries in Tallassee, AL is seeking NAS410 certified UT Level 2 NDT inspectors with composite inspection experience. The role emphasizes on-the-job training, organizing and reporting NDT results, and working within aerospace inspection requirements.

Experience with UT, NAS 410 Level 2 certification, and willingness to cross-train other NDT methods is preferred. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential for success in this onsite position.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• NAS 410 Level 2 UT certification or Level 1 with 80 hours UT training plus 800 hours UT on the job
• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains written quality requirements per Arcadia procedure and customer requirements.
• Establishes work instruction and technical data sheets for inspection programs and submits data for approval.
• Accepts or rejects customer products based on provided standards and records inspection data.
• Interprets and implements customer specifications and standards.
• Assists in training and qualification of trainees and Level I personnel through OJT as defined by Level III.
• Expands knowledge of applicable NDT methods for qualification work.

Skills

Mathematics

Follow instructions

Safety compliance

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Reading technical docs

Teamwork

5S/6S discipline

Material handling

Cross-training NDT methods

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Applus+ Arcadia Aerospace Industries (AAI) is a multi-faceted aerospace company serving the Nadcap Special Process needs of aerospace component manufacturers and suppliers around the world. Arcadia Aeroapce is part of Applus+, a multinational group with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

Arcadia is looking for NAS410 Certified NDT UT Level 2s with experience inspecting composites. Automated UT systems knowledge is a plus for it Tallassee, AL location.

The NDT Level 2 should be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the methods for which qualified; with specific strengths working within aerospace inspection requirements and should expect to exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job training (OJT). The NDT Level 2 shall be able to organize and report the results of NDT tests.

PAY RANGE:

$25 - $35 per hour

*based on experience and certifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Performs and maintains written quality requirements associated with Arcadia procedure manual and Customer requirements.
• Establishes work instruction and technical data sheets for set-up and processing of inspection programs. Submits data to Level III for approval.
• Accepts or rejects the customers’ products based on standards provided and records and reports specific inspection data.
• Interprets and implements customer specifications and standards.
• Directly assists in the training and qualification of trainees and Level I personnel through on-the-job training practices as defined by Level III.
• Expands and increases knowledge of the applicable NDT method and/ or other methods not qualified for in preparation of qualification for Level I, II or III certification as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual shall have sufficient education, training and experience to ensure qualification in Ultrasonic Testing.
• Previously certified to UT Level 2 or certifiable to Level 2 per the requirements of NAS 410, i.e., a Level 1 UT certification and an additional 40 hours of formal training (for a total of 80) in UT, and an additional 200 hours of UT on the job experience (for a total of 800) or a trainee with at least 80 hours of formal training in UT, and at least 800 hours of on the job experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to follow safety regulations.
• Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents relating to the applicable method.
• High level of interpersonal communication skills.
• Assist in the maintaining of the KAIZEN 6S discipline.
• SORT: Eliminate everything not required for the current work, keeping only the bare essentials.
• STRAIGHTEN: Arrange items in a way that they are easily visible and accessible.
• SHINE: Clean everything and find ways to keep it clean. Make cleaning a part of your everyday work.
• STANDARDIZE: Create rules by which the first 3 S’s are maintained.
• SUSTAIN: Keep 5S activities from unraveling
• Utilize material handling equipment
• Ability and willingness to cross train other NDT methods If required.
• Ability to work effectively with others and in a team environment.
• Flexible to work any shift and overtime as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds assisted or unassisted, and occasionally move up to 100 pounds with assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine technical reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Full benefit package PTO, vacation, major medical, dental, vision, 401k, GTL, STD, LTD offered.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by individuals assigned to this position. Individuals may be required to perform other tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.