NDT Inspector III

Location: Kent WA 98032

Duration: Direct Hire

Hours: 1st Shift: Mon Thu 3:30 AM 2:00 PM

2nd Shift: Mon Thu 2:30 PM 1:00 AM

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform nondestructive testing on a variety of sheet metal aircraft components.

• Process complex parts and interpret findings in accordance with Exotic and customer specifications and requirements.
• Follow established NDT technique sheets and ensures any revisions to established techniques meet Exotic and customer requirements.
• Responsible for creating evaluating and approving technique sheets used in the FPI Radiographic and Digital XRay Inspection process.
• Detect faulty processes and provide corrective action for their resolution.
• Verify all Customer requirements are met prior to implementation.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of NDT methods and techniques and propose solutions to problems which impact productivity.
• Responsible for auditing and verify performance adequacy of personnel performing NDT Tech functions.
• Accurately document inspection findings.
• Check required dimensions using calipers micrometres and other inspection devices.
• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities) and paperless timecard system.
• Interpret and follow written instructions sketches schedules drawings and documents.
• Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
• Programs all Digital XRay systems.
• Conduct audits of NDT procedures and process and interface with customers to provide the necessary objective evidence to substantiate approval to requirements.
• May oversee others.

Certifications:

• FPI Conventional Xray Digital Xray

Key PreRequisites:

• 800 documented OJT hours in Xray.
• 80 classroom hours.
• Additional 200 hours OJT 20hour class for digital (NAS410 Level II on all 3 methods)

Skills and Experience

• Certified in FPI Radiographic and Digital XRay Inspection.
• Able to read and understand manufacturing planning engineering blueprints and sketches.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knows where to find this information at Exotic and asks for help when necessary.
• Knowledge of shop math and precision measurement equipment.
• Capable of inspecting complex or custom parts in all NDT work centres.
• Possess adequate knowledge of Exotic manufacturing and NDT processes to be able to anticipate problems in order to implement effective and productive inspection techniques.
• Ability to effectively interface and provide feedback to Quality Engineering Design Engineering and Manufacturing personnel.
• General knowledge of welding and forming processes.

Experienced:

• 2 4 years of experience.

Working Conditions

• Demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment and personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses/full face shield hearing protection respirator and rubber gloves as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body such as climbing lifting up to 50 pounds balancing and handling of material.