MISSION
To chemically clean casting prior to inspection and reworking using alkaline baths, cold etch baths, and/or hot water washes; to accurately prepare, operate and maintain tanks used for chemical cleaning; to clean castings before routing to shipping.
To complete all steps necessary for the application of fluorescent penetrant on castings in order to prepare castings for the fluorescent penetrant inspection process; to prepare castings for evaluation by the fluorescent penetrant system.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Etch Line Preparation:
Objective: to test chemical baths, make corrections and assure conformance to process control specifications.
Chemical Cleaning and Rinsing.
Objective: to submerge parts in chemical tanks to clean according to specified procedures for further inspection and/or processing.
Penetrant Line Operation
Objective: to complete all steps in the preparation and application of penetrant to castings.
Process Documentation:
Completes logs and records, including alkaline concentration, bath etch rates, chemical additions, and part lots.
Maintenance and Housecleaning.
Objective: to maintain penetrant line equipment and work area in good working order.
Safety
Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
Performs other tasks as directed.
TRAINING
Training is provided on the job.
PCC's Hazardous Chemical Safety Training.
May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.
Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Courses.
Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Certification.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification).
Three to six months experience as a Cold Etch Operator B or prior chemical etching operations experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
Completion of PCC basic chemistry training for Cold Etch Operations or other basic chemistry courses.
Completion of training in math calculations necessary for Cold Etch Operations, e.g. volumes, etch rates.
Ability to read, write, interpret and follow instructions and Tech Cards.
Ability to perform a variety of arithmetic calculations.
Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred pounds.
Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.
NOTE: for job positions that require respiratory protection (more than a filtering face piece – dust mask)
In compliance with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Personal Protective Equipment standard for Respiratory Protection, OAR 437, Div.
2/I ******** and Oregon Health Division Rules for the Control of Radiation, OAR 333.
Div.
120 ************ through 330), certain tasks within this job position require/may require the use of a NIOSH-approved respirator.
An individual will not be assigned to these tasks if the person is not able to work under these conditions.
Respirator selection will be based on the work performed, exposure information, duration of use and any other relevant factors.
If a tight-fitting respirator is required, facial hair, temple pieces on glasses or other items that interferes with the face-to-face piece seal of the respirator are not permitted.
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