Quality Assurance Inspector - NDT: Trainee, I, II, III, Senior - Weekend Shift

 

The Quality Assurance NDT Inspector inspects and non-destructively evaluates materials and products such as fabricated components, castings, structural components, and raw materials to ensure they meet
quality standards.

 

Applicable NDT disciplines include Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant (LP), Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT), and Radiography Interpretation (RI).

Responsibilities

Trainee:

• Receive nondestructive training and education to acquire UT Level I certification.
• Comply with all company and industry safety standards.
• Become familiar with Ultrasonic principles and practices.
• Perform ultrasonic testing under supervision of certified NDT inspector.
• Performs visual inspections per written procedure and engineering prints / specifications.
• Prepare nonconformance reports for suspect components.
• Label nonconforming products appropriately.
• Carries-out assigned tasks according to written, oral, or diagram illustrated instructions.
• Locate, open, print and review documents and specifications in SharePoint and ERP system.
• Use measuring and evaluation tools to determine product conformance to specification.

Level 1:

• Inspect raw materials, welds, WIP and finished products at incoming inspection and throughout the manufacturing process to determine conformance to quality standards and specifications.
• Initiate, review and manage product testing and inspection records essential to the inspection process.
• Prepare nonconformance reports for suspect components and provide potential action to address the situation.
• Performs material and product containments and inventory transfers.
• Obtain internal (or external) training to perform Visual Weld Inspections.
• Obtain training, education, and certification to become an ASNT UT Level I and continuously perform Level 1 Inspection duties.

Level II:

• Determine product conformance according to specified requirement and disposition accordingly.
• Process First Article Submissions and documentation (PPAP).
• Initiate Inventory Adjustments for scrap.
• Inspect rework for acceptance.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisor.
• Certified internally to perform Visual Weld Inspections.
• Obtain training, education, and certification to become an ASNT UT Level II.

Level III:

• Inspect complex reworked components for acceptance.
• Communicate major quality issues to supervisor.
• Review test and inspection documents for conformance and completeness, retain according to documented process.
• Coordinate within Quality Assurance processes and Business Management System databases.
• Sustain awareness of ISO 9001 policies and requirements relevant to Quality department’s responsibilities and authorities.
• Perform ASNT UT Level II inspection duties and provide instructions to Trainee and Level 1 inspectors.
• Pursue training, education, and certification for additional NDT Level III disciplines.

Senior:

• Issue Engineering Change Requests and red line documents as needed. Control, count, and reduce inventory in your area of responsibility, escalate issues to supervisor.
• Monitor nonconformance reports and drive dispositions to be made in a timely manner.
• Produce comprehensive reports regarding an audit, Corrective Action, NR or other.
• Obtain training, education, and certification for additional NDT Level III certifications.
• Direct activities, provide technical support for trainees, and Level I, II, & III NDT inspectors.
• Take ownership of work areas, implement improvements autonomously, escalate issues to management as appropriate.

Competencies

Education and Experience:

• Trainee: A High School diploma or equivalent. General knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Level I: A High School diploma or equivalent. General knowledge of manufacturing processes. Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing, preferably performing inspections; or completion of LME NDT Inspector Trainee program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with heavy fabricated materials. Certified CWI preferred.
• Level II:  High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing preferably performing inspections; or completion of LME NDT Inspector Trainee program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with heavy fabricated materials. Certified CWI preferred. 
• Level III:  High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing pr