NDT (MPI) Inspector Level IILevel III

Element Hartford is seeking an experienced Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) Level II or Level III to serve as a working technical resource within our NDT operation. This position will be responsible for performing wet continuous and residual magnetic particle inspection on aerospace and other high-specification components while also developing reviewing and maintaining MPI technique plans and inspection documentation.

This is a hands-on working position. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time performing inspections developing techniques troubleshooting inspection requirements and supporting the technical needs of the MPI operation.

The position is well suited for an experienced Level II looking to expand their technical responsibilities or a Level III who enjoys remaining directly involved in daily inspection operations.

Compensation: $28.00-$38.00 per hour

• Perform magnetic particle inspections in accordance with customer specifications internal procedures applicable specifications and approved techniques.
• Perform both wet continuous and residual magnetic particle testing.
• Set up and operate MPI equipment including magnetizing units coils prods central conductors and associated equipment.
• Verify equipment settings and inspection parameters prior to and during testing.
• Properly prepare magnetize apply particles inspect demagnetize and clean parts as required.
• Identify evaluate and document relevant indications in accordance with applicable specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Perform inspections on complex aerospace components and geometries requiring multiple magnetization directions.
• Ensure adequate magnetic field strength and appropriate coverage of required inspection areas.
• Perform required system performance checks and verify equipment is suitable for use.
• Maintain accurate inspection and processing records.
• Develop and maintain MPI technique sheets/plans for new and existing parts.
• Determine appropriate magnetizing methods shot locations current settings field directions particle application and inspection coverage.
• Establish techniques for complex geometries and parts requiring multiple magnetization directions.
• Review customer specifications drawings purchase orders and applicable NDT requirements to determine inspection requirements.
• Evaluate existing techniques and make revisions when required to improve inspection coverage repeatability or compliance.
• Support validation and qualification of new MPI techniques.
• Maintain technique documentation in accordance with Element and customer requirements.
• Identify discrepancies between existing techniques and current customer/specification requirements and communicate required changes.

Level II

• Current or recent NDT Magnetic Particle Level II certification in accordance with NAS-410 or an equivalent customer-approved standard.
• Demonstrated experience performing magnetic particle inspection in an aerospace manufacturing or other high-specification environment.
• Experience with wet continuous and residual MPI.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and customer requirements.
• Ability to develop or modify MPI technique plans.
• Strong understanding of magnetization methods field direction particle application demagnetization and indication evaluation.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining production requirements and inspection quality.

Level III

• Level III candidates should additionally demonstrate:
• Extensive practical experience with MPI technique development and inspection.
• Strong knowledge of applicable aerospace specifications and NDT requirements.
• Ability to technically review and approve MPI techniques where authorized.
• Experience supporting audits procedure development training and technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to mentor Level II personnel and provide technical direction to the MPI operation.

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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