Mission
To identify and evaluate indications of defects in castings using fluorescent penetrant inspection methods to determine if castings meet customer specifications and PCC standards; to route rejectable castings and to identify indications for rework.
Principal Accountabilities
Penetrant Inspection
Objective: to identify and evaluate defects made detectable by the application of fluorescent penetrant to castings.
Typical Activities:
* Places castings on inspection tables or carts manually or with hoists.
* Visually inspects penetrant-treated castings under ultraviolet light for surface discontinuities.
* Inspects castings for cracks, oxides, cold shots, cold shuts, shrinkage, dirt and other types of indications.
* Uses mirrors and other hand tools for inspection as needed; may use boroscopes or other ultraviolet light sources.
* May perform grinding for minor repairs.
* Applies fluorescent penetrant liquid to castings as needed for spot checks.
* Completes air pressure tests for penetrant leaks on specified parts.
* May train Line Operators.
Defect Evaluation and Routing
Objective: to evaluate inspection results, and route for acceptability, salvage or scrap.
Typical Activities:
* Marks indications on parts during inspection.
* Analyzes inspection results and evaluates castings for acceptance or salvage repair.
* Completes salvage routing cards, indicating necessary repairs.
Safety
Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
Typical Activities:
* Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
* Safely operates all equipment and tools.
* Identifies and reports safety problems.
* May be required to work with hazardous waste.
Other Responsibilities
* Completes logs, reports and records.
* Performs other tasks as directed, including line operations.
Training
* Training is provided on the job.
* Level 2 Penetrant Inspection Courses.
* Level 2 Penetrant Inspection Certification.
* May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.
Entry Qualifications
* Advanced inspection skills as demonstrated by the competent performance of Penetrant Line Operator and Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Certification, OR an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
* High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification).
* Ability to read and follow specifications found in Tech Cards, Quality Control Manuals, and other technical materials.
* 20/30 correctable vision, and satisfactory passage of depth perception and color vision tests.
* Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing twenty to forty pounds and occasionally up to eighty 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.
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