Hydro Tester

Spirax Group•Ogden, UT

15h

About The Position

The Hydro Tester tests boilers, tanks, fittings, pipes, and similar objects using compressed air or water pressure to detect and locate leaks. The role also includes electrical testing, visual weld and braze inspections, and testing products against safety ratings, specifications, and applicable certification standards. The Hydro Tester uses ASME codes, processes, and procedures and may cross-train at other department workstations as production needs require. The position involves inspecting products and processes for quality and conformance, maintaining testing equipment through scheduled preventive maintenance, and contributing individually and as part of a team to quality and efficiency improvements. The Hydro Tester maintains a clean, orderly work area and supports company, department, and safety policies and programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience or familiarity with production processes, machines, and/or tools.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, decimals, and complex shop mathematics.
Ability to understand and use measuring devices to meet drawing dimensions and specifications.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Continual attention to detail, follow-through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Install fittings to seal outlets and connect objects to high-pressure air or water lines.
Operate air compressors or water pumps until the specified internal pressure is reached.
Monitor pressure gauges and examine objects for escaping air or water to identify leaks.
Perform electrical testing and mark leak locations for subsequent repair.
Use soap solution or immersion to help locate air leaks when appropriate.
Test objects under high pressure to verify compliance with product safety ratings.
Follow employer performance tests and standard tests used to meet certification standards.
Use ASME codes, processes, and procedures to complete testing.
Perform visual weld and braze inspections.
Conduct routine preventive maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
Collaborate on developing and implementing quality and efficiency improvements.
Conduct product or process tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance and verify conformance to specifications.
Cross-train and demonstrate competency in department job functions at different workstations as production needs require.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and train or teach others.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
Support and participate in company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.