Fluorescent Penetrant Inspector

Astronics•Clackamas, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Astronics-PECO is seeking an NDT Level 2 Inspector to join its Quality team in Clackamas, Oregon. The position identifies and evaluates defects in castings made detectable through fluorescent penetrant inspection. The inspector uses visual inspection and measuring tools to determine whether castings should be accepted, reworked, or scrapped, following applicable work instructions, specifications, blueprints, and job-order requirements. The role includes completing inspection records, supporting production priorities, following quality standards and safety procedures, and performing other tasks as directed, including line operations. The employee must be able to work an eight-hour shift and overtime as needed. Work may involve noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, hazardous waste, and other difficult conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment, including UV eye protection, is required during penetrant inspection activities. Employment is contingent on authorization to access any items subject to applicable U.S. export-control laws, if needed, and successfully passing pre-employment background and drug screenings, including cannabis.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Certification, or an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
Ability to pass the Jaeger 1 eye test and color vision test.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of situations where standardization exists.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram-form, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, length, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Ability to work in difficult conditions that may include extended exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, and other elements.
Ability to work with hazardous waste if required.
Ability to use required PPE, including UV eye protection, during penetrant inspection activities.

Nice To Haves

Current Level 2 Penetrant Inspection Certification.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect die castings under ultraviolet light for surface discontinuities.
Inspect castings for cracks, oxides, cold shots, cold shuts, shrinkage, dirt, and other indications according to work instructions, specifications, blueprints, and job-order requirements.
Apply fluorescent penetrant liquid to castings as needed for spot checks.
Analyze inspection results and evaluate castings for acceptance or rework.
Establish or adjust work priorities to meet production schedules.
Complete required forms and maintain accurate records.
Operate micrometers, dial and digital calipers, veneer and thread gauges, go/no-go pins, and other measuring tools and equipment.
Attend Quality Manual Standards Training and apply applicable quality standards.
Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Perform other assigned tasks, including line operations.
Report consistently and on time, and work an eight-hour shift and overtime as needed.