MTE - X-Ray Technician

Manchester Tank & Equipment•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 are qualified to set up and calibrate equipment and interpret and evaluate results against applicable ASME codes, standards, and specifications. They are familiar with the scope and limitations of the NDT method being used and may be responsible for on-the-job training and guidance. The facility is equipped with computed radiography (CR) X-ray equipment. The role includes reading prints, locating piece parts, setting operational parameters on welding machines and monitors, making corrections as needed, and completing first-article inspections before production runs. The technician monitors product quality using required gauges and inspection criteria, conducts NDT inspections, establishes examination techniques, applies relevant testing criteria, evaluates results, interprets radiographs and other instrument readouts, and organizes and reports test results. Operation of lifting devices may be needed. The technician follows EHS guidelines, procedures, Job Safety Analyses, and EHS work instructions; reports unsafe conditions or incidents promptly; shuts down processes when unsafe; and follows proper machine shutdown procedures. The role also involves contributing to safety, environmental, process-change, and continuous-improvement efforts, along with dependable attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

Dependable and self-motivated.
Good communication skills.
Able to contribute to and support a positive work environment.
Able 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 in-house Level II X-Ray certification.

Responsibilities

Perform calibrations, nondestructive tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection according to written instructions, and record results.
Set up and calibrate NDT equipment and interpret and evaluate results against applicable ASME codes, standards, and specifications.
Provide assigned on-the-job training and guidance within the scope of the NDT method.
Read prints and locate piece parts.
Set operational parameters on welding machines and monitors, 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 using NDT inspection methods to ensure quality or detect discontinuities.
Establish examination techniques and ensure 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 overall improvement efforts.
Follow EHS guidelines, applicable procedures, Job Safety Analyses, and EHS work instructions.
Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly to a supervisor or management member, and shut down processes when unsafe.
Follow proper machine shutdown procedures and maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.