Inspector, NDT II

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Specific Accountabilities

• Ensures the functional and acceptable status of the non-destructive test equipment in accordance with the appropriate company process.
• Determines the acceptance of parts and components for surface condition in preparation for the non-destructive test process.
• Performs the specific non-destructive test process as identified in the shop order work instruction.
• Processes the part(s) in accordance with the appropriate company process.
• Inspects and interprets the test results.
• Marks all unacceptable discontinuities for location and dimension.
• Documents the completion and test results of non-destructive test process.
• Ensures parts are cleaned following completion of NDT process and in acceptable condition for further processing.
• Performs equipment and material maintenance checks in accordance with the appropriate company process.
• Maintains records of all maintenance performed on the non-destructive test equipment and materials.
• Liaisons with engineering, inspection, and other personnel as required to assist in researching and solving non-destructive test process problems.
• Maintains personal qualifications as stated in the appropriate company process.
• Supervises trainees in the on-the-job trainer non-destructive test training requirements.
• Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements

• Certified to at least one of the following methods as a level II or III according to the requirements of NAS 410 with enough experience to be certified as a level III: FPI, RT, UT, or ET
  • Must be able to and willing to provide evidence from previous employment that meets the requirements of NAS 410 of accepting the certification in the method.
• Knowledgeable in and understanding of inherent and non-inherent discontinuities found in materials.
• Knowledgeable in the requirements and methods of handling materials processed at Standard Aero.
• Must be willing to be trained and certified in multiple methods.
• Must be able to pass the vision acuity requirements of NAS 410.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.
• Regularly required to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
• Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems.

Background Information

The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to completion of a university (bachelor) program in a specialized field of study and work. The work requires a sound understanding of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts associated with the subject area and an understanding of the relation of these to the responsibilities of the job. This specialized training is often recognized by a degree and/or professional designation.

Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is three to six years.

Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals, but no (or minimal) direction with respect to what action steps to follow. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience will help ensure that the goal of the assignment can be clearly defined and understood (even if that means just knowing what relevant questions to ask), but the required/optional approaches to achieving the goal will often remain unclear, undefined and/or untested until the work assignment is well underway.