NDT Technician Job Description
NDT Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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NDT Technician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for NDT Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NDT, PCN, AINDT, II, GSC, III, NAS, ASNT, UT, ISO
Education for NDT Technician
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Employers hiring for the NDT technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Engineering, Technical, Education, Applied Science, Associates, Science, Manufacturing, Welding, Technology, General Education
Skills for NDT Technician
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NDT Technician Examples
NDT Technician Job Description
- Maintain an awareness and understanding of all applicable regulations, codes, standards, and specifications, company policies and procedures
- Under limited supervision, performs non-destructive tests on precision parts
- Performing tasks using the methods, process parts, interpret, evaluate and document test results in accordance with NDT procedures
- Evaluates manufactured product documentation for completeness to plan
- Completes computer and paperwork transactions required to forward product to complete the manufacturing process
- Support Quality and Manufacturing Assurance improvements and achievement of Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
- Perform process controls, set up and calibrate equipment
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, as required
- Will adhere to all quality and safety standards and demonstrate a strong focus on customer satisfaction
- Obtain level I and II certifications for Digital Radiography (DRM)
- Experience using and writing test programs
- Proficiency with Altium, Cadence Allegro, Cadence SiP, Solidworks, some type of SPICE/PSPICE simulator
- Technician must be capable of inspecting high pressure compressor blades via NDT methods
- Support operations on weekdays & weekends (preferably)
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite including, Microsoft Access
- Knowledge of CADD (Microstation and/or AutoCAD) software
NDT Technician Job Description
- Provide NDT system technical support such as establishing (programming) digital x-ray techniques under guidance of a Level III
- Maintain DRM systems in accordance with required Pratt Whitney specifications
- Provide technical NDT support for escape investigations (Problem Resolution Teams)
- Function as a Quality Inspector when business needs require
- Creates NDT techniques
- Level 2 penetrant testing
- Should be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the methods for which qualified, and shall exercise assigned responsibility for on the job training and guidance as a trainee from NDT Level II personnel
- Certifies product that is in conformance with customer specifications and maintains traceability
- Set up and operate non-destructive testing equipment to locate and measure internal and external defects in product
- Coordinates schedule priorities with supervisor to determine material to be inspected
- Awareness of and appreciation for the process of Continuous Improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to recognize and resolve conflict
- Must be able to articulate and understand verbal and written instructions
- Minimum of five (5) years of mechanical experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys)
- Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of
- Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict
NDT Technician Job Description
- Reviews Mill Orders to determine ultrasonic specification requirements
- Technician reviews ultrasonic inspection manual, (SOP) for proper test procedures
- Sets up and adjusts the ultrasonic equipment in accordance to the proper test procedure
- Weighs material, places in stock location
- Operates charging and discharge tables to properly feed product through stuffing box for immersion non-contact testing
- Checks size of product against ordered size and tolerances, checks finish RMS against order requirements
- Fills empties and cleans immersion tanks
- Determines disposition of material following testing by using standard operating procedures, customer specifications, and/or L.P.S
- Stamps, marks and otherwise identifies defects in the product
- Performs all recordkeeping and documentation necessary to accurately report all data pertinent to Ultrasonic testing methods
- Ability to independently resolve standard assignments
- Able to lift up to approximately 25 pounds
- Demonstrated ability to select tools, read blueprint, specifications, manuals and work procedures
- Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Quality Engineering
- Knowledge of micrometers, bore gages, optical comparators, surface analyzing equipment, calipers, height gages
- Requires a minimum of 4 years experience in the nondestructive testing discipline
NDT Technician Job Description
- Performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment
- Uses calibration standards and follows procedures in evaluating non-destructive testing instrument characteristics in accordance with NAS standards
- Operates auxiliary rotating or handling equipment
- Operates data transmission and receiving equipment to enter, send and receive data
- Develop, train, and monitor proficiency of the Level I and Level II NDT inspectors
- Maintain the training documentation of each Level I, Level II and III
- Review all incoming customer specifications, codes, standards and other contractual documents that control the method(s)
- Responsible for developing and maintaining procedures and processes to ensure adherence to industry and customer requirements
- Audit and exercise responsibility making decisions concerning continued processing or work stoppages of product through the NDT operations to ensure NDT processes are held within customer requirement
- Participate in internal, external, and customer audits as applicable
- Have the ability to pass a general, a specific, and a practical exam in each NDT method
- Experience preferred in the nondestructive testing of metallic and/or nonmetallic materials
- Must acquire and maintain nondestructive testing certification by passing required certification written and practical examinations
- Certification in radiographic inspection (RT) REQUIRED
- Associate degree of applied science in nondestructive testing or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certification in eddy current inspection (EDI) REQUIRED
NDT Technician Job Description
- Maintain required documentation and records for specific method as required
- Maintain equipment, fixtures, and tools as necessary
- Assist in introducing new technology within the NDT methods utilized
- Support Manufacturing as needed with production inspection
- Perform NDT on aircraft parts and evaluate test results by analyzing and interpreting the data in accordance with customer requirements
- Review and implement customer requirements
- Identify and investigate new technologies, processes and/or procedures to maintain or improve NDT capabilities, efficiencies
- Interface with engineers, internal & external customers, manufacturing personnel and management to improve processes
- Integrate improvements to realize benefits in cost, cycle, and customer satisfaction
- Actively participates in safety initiatives, root cause analysis, and preventative measures to contribute to a safe environment
- Must possess a current ASNT NDE Level III certificate in the NDT method responsible
- Must be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers
- Must have an understanding of the basic physical and NDE (Non destructive examination) Principles and processes
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience
- NDT Level III Ultrasonic Certification is strongly preferred or will be required to attain ASNT UT Level III certification within 1 year of employment
- 3 years' experience in Non-destructive testing (Ultrasonic is preferred)