Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDI) III
About The Position
The Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDI) III inspects aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods and performs fluid analysis. This role involves processing parts, standardizing equipment, and detecting flaws using various NDI techniques. The technician will also determine metallurgical information, set up and standardize equipment, conduct tests, interpret results, and document findings. Responsibilities include operator maintenance, silver recovery, following and developing written instructions, and interpreting codes and standards. This position also involves establishing and monitoring radiation areas, ensuring safety procedures, and handling hazardous waste. The NDI III technician will provide guidance and supervision to lower-level personnel, approve NDT procedures, and assume technical responsibility for the NDI staff.
Requirements
- Trained and qualified per NAS 410 or ASNT-CP-189.
- Three (3) or more years’ experience as an aviation inspector.
- Familiar with the scope and limitations of the technique/method in which they are certified.
- Familiar with the codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the method as utilized by the employer.
- Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems or other technology as applicable to fabrication, repair, operation and maintenance requirements.
- Efficient in record keeping and preparation of reports; capable of reviewing other people's work and determining accuracy and conformity to standards.
- Excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
Nice To Haves
- US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
Responsibilities
- Inspects aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods.
- Performs fluid analysis.
- Processes parts and performs equipment standardization before or after inspection.
- Detects flaws such as cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, and ultrasonic test equipment.
- Determines metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors.
- Sets up and standardizes equipment, conducts tests, interprets and evaluates for acceptance or rejection, and documents findings.
- Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools.
- Performs silver recovery functions.
- Follows written instructions in the techniques/methods for which certified.
- Develops written instructions from approved general procedures.
- Determines test method and technique and prepares fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection.
- Interprets nondestructive inspection test results and provides information about defects to repair center.
- Reviews x-rays.
- Analyzes wear metal content reports on engine lubricating oil and other fluids and recommends corrective action.
- Establishes radiation areas for radiographic operations.
- Computes and monitors personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitors personnel exposure data.
- Ensures lock out and tag out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on equipment.
- Handles and disposes of hazardous waste and materials.
- Interprets codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the NDT method(s) as utilized by the employer.
- Prepares and verifies the adequacy of procedures in the method certified.
- Approves NDT procedures and other NDT related work instructions for technical adequacy in the method in which they are certified.
- Provides the necessary guidance and supervision to trainers and Level I and II personnel in the technique/method in which they are certified.
- Provides or directs training, examination, and certification of personnel in the method in which they are certified.
- Assumes technical responsibility for the NDT staff.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
