Level II Radiographer (RT) Aerospace Castings

XCEL NDT LLC • Clinton, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

XCEL NDT is hiring experienced Level II Radiographers (RT) for an aerospace casting inspection project in the Midwest. These are full radiographic roles — you'll both shoot and interpret. Technicians will set up and perform radiographic exposures on aerospace castings, including aluminum and magnesium alloys, then read and disposition the film, working alongside a Responsible Level III and the customer's quality team. We need people who can run the technique at the part and grade the film — strong candidates are comfortable on both sides of the operation. We're staffing both shooters and interpreters — and the strongest candidates do both. If you have aerospace casting RT experience and dual shooter cards, we want to talk.

Requirements

• NDT Level II RT with OJT and state card
• Complete and pass a DISA Background check
• Complete and pass all required Drug Screens
• Complete and pass site specific safety council
• MUST TEST OUT IN ALL REQUIRED METHODS WITH XCEL
• RT Level II certification (NAS-410, SNT-TC-1A, or CP-189)
• Dual shooter cards — required: certified for both X-ray and gamma/isotope radiography
• Current State Radiation Safety card
• Demonstrated ability to shoot and read film on castings
• Willing and able to work 2nd and 3rd shift onsite, plus occasional overtime
• Able to pass a background check and a pre-employment physical
• Able to pass the customer's qualification testing — general, specific, and practical film grading — and certify to customer standards
• Eligible to work in a CMMC 2.0 / controlled environment (U.S. person status may be required for this defense-aerospace program)

Nice To Haves

• NDT Level II MT, PT, UTT Preferred
• Technical background in NDT methods and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections
• Knowledge of NDT equipment
• Aerospace casting RT experience — especially aluminum and magnesium alloys (experience is a major advantage)
• NAS-410 certification and NAS-410 experience
• Additional NAS-410 method certifications (PT, MT, UT)
• Computed/Digital Radiography (CR/DR) experience
• High volume of documented RT reading hours
• Foundry or manufacturing inspection background

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform radiographic exposures on aerospace castings using X-ray and gamma/isotope sources
• Select and apply correct techniques, source-to-film distances, exposure parameters, and shot placement per work instructions and customer specifications
• Handle radiation sources and equipment safely and in accordance with all radiation-safety rules
• Process film and verify radiograph quality, density, and sensitivity; reshoot as needed
• Mark film with correct serial numbers and shooter identification
• Read and interpret radiographic film to identify defects in aerospace castings and mark for acceptance or rejection
• Verify technique, identify discrepancies, and communicate corrections to the team and supervisor
• Confirm serial numbers and shooter identification to ensure correct film-to-casting matching
• Record and document inspection results per work instructions and the direction of the Responsible Level III
• Recognize poor film quality and take corrective steps
• Maintain accurate records to company and customer standards
• Perform calibrations, Nondestructive Tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and record results.
• Set up and calibrate equipment and to interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Organize and report the results of NDT.
• Set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment.
• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection.
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
• Interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators.
• Organize and report test results.
• Perform specialized inspections.
• May instruct and supervise others.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (DOE) plus per diem
• Steady project work with a growing NDT services company
• The chance to work on high-value aerospace programs alongside experienced Level III leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED