Ultrasonic Inspector II

The following description and statements include those details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of characteristics that are inherent to the job/occupation.

JOB SUMMARY: Ultrasonic Inspector using the immersion straight beam technique. Set-up maintain and operate ultrasonic inspection equipment. Operator shall qualify to a minimum of Level II in Immersion Ultrasonic Inspection non-destructive testing/inspection (NDT) method in conformance to customer and Pursuit Aerospace requirements. Certification to include General/Specific/Practical exams in accordance with NAS-410 and SIM-1. Job title shall be assigned on the completion of all qualification and certification requirements.

• The defined inspector will prepare parts for inspection, process parts through the inspection, interpret scan data to determine conformance of parts inspected, and pack product.
• Operator will be responsible for performing all portions of the operations and maintaining required documentation in accordance with all Pursuit Aerospace and customer requirements.
• Follow and maintain all safety procedures to ensure the safest possible work environment.
• Some work assignments require special protective clothing such as face shields, aprons, and gloves. Refer to area JHA for specific PPE requirements. All areas require safety glasses and steel toe shoes.
• Perform housekeeping and other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Assistance may be given to other operators on proper operational procedures.
• Employee may be required to move material within the work area.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and report to work prepared to be productive.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Some work assignments require special protective clothing such as aprons, and protective gloves. All areas require safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.
• Ability to read, Interpret and work from blueprints, factory routers, work instructions, sketches and drawings, SDS sheets, and safety related information.
• Meets compliance requirements of Pursuit Aerospace business conduct guidelines as applicable to this position.
• Acquire and maintain necessary job knowledge and capability through on-the-job training, training programs, meetings, etc. as required for initial qualification and maintenance of necessary knowledge and skill level.
• Ability to train other operators in proper procedures, methods and techniques.
• Take part in audits administered by internal and external (customer) auditors as required to establish the effectiveness of training.
• Must be capable of acceptable levels of performance after a training period. Consistently achieve target rate based on rate established for work standards.
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Always maintain traceability of heat codes and billet mapping. Mark/tag material with proper heat code, and other identifying marks as required.
• A high degree of initiative, alertness and attentiveness to personal safety, process details concerning material conditions and equipment are required. Deviations to required parameters and procedures as well as equipment malfunction must be reported to the supervisor.
• Ability to work and communicate both efficiently and effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Production Control in production improvement, problem solving, and product testing.
• Generate and maintain required paperwork such as logbooks, inspection records, work sheets, and various other paperwork by hand or computer as required by written procedures, Pursuit Aerospace-Cleveland, and its customers.
• Follow verbal and written Engineering and Quality Control instruction as contained in process procedures, metal finishing sheets, blueprints, operational sketches, tool lists, and other control documents to perform the operation in a specified and quality manner.
• During down time, a secondary job will be performed, which may result in a combination of work performed.
• Must report to work on a regular and consistent basis and be able to work an entire shift.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High School or equivalent.
• Previously certified in ultrasonic inspection in accordance with NAS-410, SNT-TC-1A, CP-189, or equivalent. A level II certification using the Immersion technique preferred.
• Meet vision requirements - Jager 1 and color vision.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Be capable of accepting training to pass any required certification testing.
• Ability to pay attention to detail while performing multiple tasks in a production environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to follow documented procedures, work instructions and customer required records and to keep accurate records.
• Basic algebra and trigonometry knowledge required.
• Solid PC skills including MS Excel and Word.
• Flexibility - willingness to work in other areas of the inspection department (CMM/Gage/Visual/etc.) as workload dictates.
• Familiarity with Scanmaster/IRT ultrasonic equipment preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Frequent use of hands for simple grasping and product inspection.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Recurring activities involving being around moving machinery and exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull various weights with some weighing over 50 pounds.