NDT Technician - FPI - Night Shift

Montana Precision Products•Butte, MT

About The Position

Montana Precision Products (MPP) manufactures high-precision components for aerospace and industrial applications. The NDT Technician trains to perform radiographic inspection, liquid penetrant testing, and other non-destructive testing (NDT) on aerospace products. The role develops knowledge of products, manufacturing processes, NDT equipment, and inspection methods, and processes parts according to operating procedures. The technician also trains to interpret and evaluate test results. The position is on the 2nd (night) shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., with a 10% pay differential. Work may involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and smoke within OSHA permissible exposure levels. For X-ray work, the employee must be able to work in a radiation-monitored and lead-products environment. MPP provides safety training and equipment, and the employee must wear PPE appropriate to the test method. The role requires standing for approximately 90% of the time and may involve stooping, bending, stretching, and awkward positioning. Employment is restricted to U.S. persons because the role involves access to export-controlled technology; proof of status is required before employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Upon completion of training, be able to qualify for NDT Level II certification in Liquid Penetrant Testing and/or X-Ray in accordance with NAS-410.
Upon completion of training, meet the NAS-410 documented training and experience hours: Level II Liquid Penetrant requires at least 32 classroom hours and 400 experience hours; Level II Radiographic Testing using film or non-film (digital) methods requires at least 80 classroom hours and 800 experience hours.
Complete required radiation safety training for X-ray work.
Learn to use measuring devices including comparators, micrometers, scales, light meters, radiation survey meters, and calipers.
Learn to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings and accurately document non-conformances as required.
Successfully pass a vision screen.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Be able and willing to stand 90% of the time and perform stooping, bending, stretching, and awkward positioning.
For work involving export-controlled technology, qualify as a U.S. person and provide proof of status before employment.

Nice To Haves

Training and experience sufficient for both film and non-film radiographic testing methods is strongly desired; this requires at least 120 classroom hours and 1,000 experience hours.
Previous experience in a technical role.
Experience in manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace industry.
Excellent safety, attendance, and punctuality history.
Makes decisions based on experience and available data.
History of meeting or exceeding job requirements.
History of accepting and giving constructive criticism.
Flexibility in changing priorities.
Produces error-free products and accurately completes paperwork.
History of working effectively with coworkers, managers, and other employees in a team environment.
Willingness to cross-train in other NDT methods.
Availability to work an extended or flexible schedule on short notice.
Once trained, ability to work under general direction with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Review and understand routers, procedures, specifications, drawings, and other instructions related to NDT tasks.
Process parts in accordance with procedures and technical instructions.
Work with X-ray generating equipment and perform radiation area monitoring, when applicable.
Assist NDT Level II personnel with test setup, equipment operation, and process control checks; record results according to established instructions.
Train to interpret, evaluate, and report test results.
Assist NDT Level II personnel in completing required logs and statistical data sheets.
Clean NDT equipment and maintain the work area.
Train in other NDT and related processes as required, such as visual inspection, hydrotest, pneumatic test, and swab etch.
Assist NDT Level II personnel in keeping documents and records audit-ready.
Receive on-the-job training and perform tasks as directed by Level II NDT Inspectors and the NDT Level III.
Perform assigned duties safely and with a focus on quality.