Ultrasonic Technician

AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company•Birmingham, AL

22h

About The Position

An Ultrasonic Technician is responsible for calibrating and operating various ultrasonic testing systems for the purpose of inspecting the electric resistance weld of steel pipe to the applicable standard. They also perform general inspections on Steel Pipe products in order to identify pipe manufacturing quality issues and communicates with production and quality personnel regarding these findings. Ideal Candidate Prior ultrasonic testing experience. Prior experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector or Lab Technician Mechanical Testing within a manufacturing environment. Has successfully completed Ultrasonic Level I and Level II course work and can provide documented evidence of completion. Possessed one or more of the following Ultrasonic Level II certifications: Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Radiography. Holds or has held documented evidence of an Ultrasonic Shear Wave Level II Certification. Additional Job Duties Administers Magnetic particle tests areas indicated by the ultrasonic systems, as deemed necessary, and magnetic particle inspects the outer surface weld seam as required. Performs visual inspection of pipe Outer Diameter, Inner Diameter, and bevels for specification conformity. Performs dimensional checks on pipe such as straightness, ovality, wall thickness, squareness, etc. Detects all discontinuities in weld. Determines the acceptance or rejection based on evaluation of signal response to applicable standards. Selects and identifies pipe for lab testing, as well as samples to be cut and broken or polished for continuing metallographic study of product quality. Operates Plasma torch and Hydraulic press. Verifies pipe identity and keeps a permanent record, written or electronic, of defects and the final disposition of pipe through data entry within the Manufacturing Execution System. Verifies NDT system calibration. Be very familiar with the products and processes that are being used in order to explain ultrasonic inspection to customers. Watches for deformation of pipe occurring during hydrostatic testing, as required. Performs final line inspection and preliminary mill line inspection, as required, during normal production and performs other duties, as necessitated or directed, depending on shop conditions.

Requirements

Must have successfully performed the job of Quality Assurance Inspector or Lab Technician Mechanical Testing (or similar job within a manufacturing environment).
Must be capable of completing ASNT-TC-1A test and requirements for Level II ultrasonic testing, Magnetic Particle testing, and Level II visual testing within 2 years of being on the job.
Must exhibit a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must exhibit a tolerance for stress, the ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines under a dynamic work schedule.
The nature of this position requires performing job duties with numerous interruptions.
Must exhibit the ability to read and write legibly.
Must exhibit the ability to communicate in a courteous, polite, and effective manner, both verbally and in written format.
Must exhibit good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with persons of different socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
Must exhibit the ability to cooperate well with other individuals and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Must exhibit the ability to read and interpret basic requirements for projects, such as manufacturing control forms, product specifications, etc.
Must exhibit the ability to understand and accurately use basic math involving additional, subtraction, multiplication, including fractions and decimals.
Must exhibit basic computer skills.
Must exhibit the ability to read and interpret measuring instruments, such as measuring tapes, rulers, calipers, gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers.
Must exhibit a valid state issued driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prior ultrasonic testing experience.
Prior experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector or Lab Technician Mechanical Testing within a manufacturing environment.
Has successfully completed Ultrasonic Level I and Level II course work and can provide documented evidence of completion.
Possessed one or more of the following Ultrasonic Level II certifications: Visual Testing, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Radiography.
Holds or has held documented evidence of an Ultrasonic Shear Wave Level II Certification.
College or technical school coursework in science or engineering. Proof of education required. A transcript or diploma would be acceptable and must be provided.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Electronic skills.

Responsibilities

Calibrating and operating various ultrasonic testing systems for inspecting the electric resistance weld of steel pipe
Performing general inspections on Steel Pipe products to identify pipe manufacturing quality issues
Communicating with production and quality personnel regarding findings
Administering Magnetic particle tests areas indicated by the ultrasonic systems
Magnetic particle inspects the outer surface weld seam as required
Performing visual inspection of pipe Outer Diameter, Inner Diameter, and bevels for specification conformity
Performing dimensional checks on pipe such as straightness, ovality, wall thickness, squareness, etc
Detecting all discontinuities in weld
Determining the acceptance or rejection based on evaluation of signal response to applicable standards
Selecting and identifying pipe for lab testing, as well as samples to be cut and broken or polished for continuing metallographic study of product quality
Operating Plasma torch and Hydraulic press
Verifying pipe identity and keeps a permanent record, written or electronic, of defects and the final disposition of pipe through data entry within the Manufacturing Execution System
Verifying NDT system calibration
Explaining ultrasonic inspection to customers
Watching for deformation of pipe occurring during hydrostatic testing, as required
Performing final line inspection and preliminary mill line inspection, as required, during normal production and performs other duties, as necessitated or directed, depending on shop conditions