MTE - X-Ray Technician

McWane, Inc.•Campbellsville, KY

About The Position

The X-Ray Technician performs calibrations, nondestructive tests (NDT), and evaluations to determine acceptance or rejection according to written instructions, and records results. Level II technicians set up and calibrate equipment and interpret and evaluate results under applicable ASME codes, standards, and specifications. They are familiar with the scope and limitations of the NDT method being used and may provide on-the-job training and guidance. The facility is equipped with computed radiography (CR) X-ray equipment. The role also involves reading prints, locating piece parts, setting and monitoring welding machine parameters, completing first-article inspections, and monitoring product quality using required gauges and inspection criteria. The technician establishes examination techniques, follows safety requirements and applicable specifications, interprets inspection indicators and readouts, and organizes and reports results. The position includes operating lifting devices as needed, following EHS procedures, reporting unsafe conditions, stopping unsafe processes, and following proper machine shutdown procedures. Dependable attendance and punctuality are required.

Requirements

Dependable and self-motivated.
Good communication skills.
Ability to contribute to and support a positive work environment.
Ability to pay attention to machinery operations.
High school diploma or GED, or one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Attend, complete, and implement required in-house training.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, blueprints, tape measures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Willingness to obtain Level II X-Ray certification through in-house certification.

Responsibilities

Perform calibrations, nondestructive tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection according to written instructions, and record results.
Set up and calibrate equipment and interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable ASME codes, standards, and specifications.
Provide on-the-job training and guidance as assigned.
Read prints and locate piece parts.
Set up operational parameters on the welding machine, monitor the machine, and make corrections as needed.
Complete first-article inspection before starting a production run.
Monitor product quality using required gauges and inspection criteria.
Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities using NDT inspection methods.
Establish examination techniques and ensure strict adherence to safety regulations.
Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
Interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters, and visual indicators.
Organize and report test results.
Operate lifting devices as needed.
Participate in safety, environmental, process-change, and improvement efforts.
Follow EHS guidelines and applicable procedures, and read, understand, and follow Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and EHS work instructions.
Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly to a supervisor or member of management, and shut down a process if it is unsafe.
Follow proper machine shutdown procedures.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.