Material Receipt Test Inspector

ASR INTERNATIONAL•Kittery, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ASR International Corp. has an opportunity for a Material Receipt Test Inspector position at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) to provide critical Quality Assurance support. The primary purpose of this role is to perform technical inspections of materials and machined parts procured for use on Naval Nuclear Submarines. The Inspector ensures that all materials meet stringent specifications and requirements before they are issued for shipboard use. This is an on-site, non-personal services position requiring a high degree of technical proficiency in maritime hardware and nuclear-grade material standards.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in precision measuring, machined parts inspection, precision testing, and documenting technical results.
At least two (2) years of specific experience inspecting, certifying, and controlling material to the following requirements:
NAVSEA Material Control Standard.
System Certification Procedure and Criteria Manual for Deep Submergence Systems.
Requirements Manual for Submarine Fly-By-Wire Ship Control Systems.
Level 1 (L1) Certification: Proven experience, training and qualifications in L1 certifications for:
Marrota and Vacco reducing manifolds,
Fasteners to System 21 and 22 gaging requirements,
Welding commodities and mill products.
Marking Methods: Proficiency in MIL-STD-792 marking methods.
Material Identification using acid spot testing, XRF or LIBBS
Safety: Must be trained and certified in OSHA safety regulations.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with a Final DoD Confidential Security Clearance or higher.
Onboarding Proficiency: Must successfully pass PNS-provided "Familiarization Briefings" and "Learning Center Proficiency Checks" (written and hands-on) within the first two weeks of arrival. Candidates are allowed a maximum of two attempts to pass.

Responsibilities

Technical Inspection: Conduct visual, dimensional, and generic material identification inspections on various machined parts and commodities.
Precision Measurement: Perform setups and inspections on precision surface plates. Utilize a wide array of instruments, including profilometers, digital height gages, calipers, screw pitch gages, optical comparators, and dial indicators.
Material Verification: Perform generic material verification using acid spot testing, magnets, XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) testing, or LIBBS.
Specialized Testing: Execute functional checks (such as flexure or spring rate tests) and operate hardness testers, electronic plating thickness gauges, and surface finish analyzers.
Data Management: Accurately enter inspection results and technical data into government computer programs, specifically the Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP).
Documentation: Document all inspection results and precision testing outcomes in accordance with NAVSEA and shipyard requirements.
Throughput: Maintain a minimum performance standard of at least 8 completed inspections per month once the initial qualification program is complete.
Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all OSHA safety regulations and PNS-specific radiological indoctrination protocols. Participate in safety investigations as required.