Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation Technician

Phoenix LLC•Fitchburg, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix, LLC, a division of SHINE Technologies is seeking a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician who will support Radiography operations utilizing a state-of-the-art Dual Energy Neutron Radiography system at our Imaging Center. You will provide technical support to operations of new and ongoing experiments involving engineering evaluation, fabrication, assembly, and documentation with a focus on non-destructive testing.

Requirements

High School Degree required.
Ability to certify and maintain certification as a Radiographic Testing (RT) Level I and Neutron Radiography (NR) Level I per the National Aerospace Standard.
Ability to operate various hand and power tools.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Desire to learn innovative technologies and concepts.
Knowledge of office computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets necessary to produce supportive documentation and graphics.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, and ability to work effectively with all levels of management, technical, engineering, and scientific staff.
Ability to pass medical examination as required for NDT personnel.
Ability to pass a background check and be eligible for licensure through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls.
Applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

3 – 5 years of experience in a technical environment preferred.
Work experience involving radiography of munitions, explosives, and other critical components and the interpretation of these radiographs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform radiographic operations and maintenance using radiographic film, direct reading flat panel detectors, phosphor storage imaging plates, and scanning equipment.
Provide general technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to plan and conduct experiments at the Imaging Center and other off-site locations.
Operate, maintain, assemble, and disassemble moderately complex electrical and mechanical components and systems, using work control process and procedure requirements.
Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes in solving mechanical problems.
Participate/maintain training and qualification program for radioactive material and explosives handling certification.
Perform system upgrades, testing equipment, radiation surveys, and interlock systems checks.
Assist in maintaining systems documentation and experimental records.
Perform facility related and technical functions such as maintenance, testing, and upgrades to equipment.
Fabricate, assemble, and disassemble complex mechanical components and systems including planning and selecting materials, equipment, and methods.
Identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex problems using independent creativity and judgment.