DDA-Rework Operator
About The Position
The DDA-Rework Operator prepares and x-rays parts using an approved technique under the supervision of an RT Level 2 or 3, following customer specifications and company procedures. The role supports the welding department by preparing castings for weld repair and requires an understanding of the welding process and the characteristics needed for successful welding. The operator also works with Final Inspection and Quality to learn about scrap and disposition, analyze recurring cleanup issues, and suggest continuous improvements. The operator inspects and processes castings, removes flash, sand, metal, defects, and other debris as needed, and determines whether castings meet final specifications before they advance to the next work phase. Work includes sorting and serializing parts, recording job and routing information, performing or verifying calibrations, and communicating defects or discrepancies to the appropriate departments and management. The position may also provide oversight to x-ray trainees by verifying and signing off on x-ray shots.
Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to read work instructions.
- 40 hours of documented formal training and a minimum of 400 hours of on-the-job training in accordance with NAS-410 and C.M. procedure TP-NDT.
- Sufficient practical experience as an RT trainee.
- Microsoft Suite experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with blending, drilling, and measurement tools.
- Knowledge of the welding process.
Responsibilities
- Accurately scan jobs in and out and report processed quantities.
- Wear appropriate safety equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
- Understand customer requirements, internal scrap challenges, rework, and customer returns, and produce quality, efficient workmanship.
- Review and inspect materials and incorporate self-inspection into work.
- Complete, date, and sign off on routing information.
- Perform job tasks efficiently according to established standards.
- Become familiar with C.M. Procedures M13 Marking and SP 402 (1-5) DDA, and traveler tickets.
- Sort parts by melt, dash, or serial number; verify quantities and welded castings according to route tickets.
- Remove flash, sand, metal, defects, or other debris from castings as needed.
- Serialize parts according to company procedures, traveler-ticket instructions, and log books.
- X-ray parts according to approved techniques and C.M. procedure SP402.
- Inspect and analyze castings for visual defects and make repair or scrap decisions.
- Prepare castings for welding and support the welding department.
- Review work instructions, detailed inspection plans, weld maps, and blueprints to determine whether castings meet final specifications.
- Perform and verify calibrations as needed.
- Communicate visual defect patterns and continuous-improvement suggestions to X-Ray, Final Inspection, and Quality; coordinate with the welding department when time allows.
- Report problems or discrepancies to immediate management.
- Provide oversight to x-ray trainees by verifying and signing off on x-ray shots.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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