QC Inspector

Hutco•Portsmouth, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Level II nondestructive testing (NDT) inspectors specializing in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) for work at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. Candidates must have documented Level II qualifications or certifications and current inspection experience in the applicable method. The position pays $36.00 per hour, with $120.00 per diem for those who qualify. Inspectors will primarily work in a shop environment performing MT inspections on structural welds. Candidates must successfully complete a practical examination demonstrating proficiency in each applicable NDT inspection method. Additional qualification, practical, and vision examinations will be administered by Newport News. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Work of up to 12 hours per day may be available at the discretion of the individual supervisor. A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care. Available plans include medical/prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, term life, and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.

Requirements

Documented Level II qualification or certification meeting ASNT SNT-TC-1A, 2001 Edition or later.
At least 4 years of documented, continuous experience as a certified inspector in the applicable inspection method.
Must have performed inspections in the applicable method within the past 9 months.
Must have passed applicable general theory, procedure-specific, and practical examinations.
Must demonstrate the ability to operate applicable NDT equipment and properly record and analyze inspection results.
Must have passed a Jaeger 1 visual acuity examination at not less than 12 inches within the last year.
MT Level II inspectors must have passed a vision examination demonstrating the ability to distinguish between various colors.
Current certification documentation must include applicable training and experience records, examination results, and vision-test records.
Certification records must be available for the current and preceding 3-year certification period.
Must be familiar with applicable OSHA regulations for the shipbuilding industry.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and crawl and work in tanks and confined spaces.
Must be medically cleared, trained, and qualified for required respirator use.
Must successfully complete a practical examination demonstrating proficiency in each applicable NDT inspection method.
Required safety training and/or medical clearance includes confined space entry, hazard communication, respirator training and qualification, medical clearance and fit testing, fall protection/full-body harness, PPE, hearing protection, audiometric testing, and applicable OSHA/ANSI-compliant safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform MT and/or PT inspections in the applicable NDT method.
Perform MT inspections on structural welds in a shop environment.
Operate applicable NDT equipment and properly record and analyze inspection results.
Perform minor grinding for relevancy checks during MT inspections.
Work safely at heights and in tanks, confined spaces, and demanding environmental conditions.
Use required fall-protection equipment and comply with applicable shipbuilding safety requirements.