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NDT Inspector
- GENERAL TOOL COMPANY INC (Cincinnati, OH)
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Industry-leading 25% Night Shift Differential
YOUR SCHEDULE, YOUR CHOICE, YOUR PREMIUM PAY!
Two Shifts
+ Days: 10-hour shifts starting between 5 & 6 am
+ Nights start at 5 pm: Your Schedule, Your Choice, Your Premium Pay.
+ M-F 8 hrs. or 10 hrs.
+ M-TH 10 hrs. or 12 hrs.
+ Retirees- work a part-time schedule on days or nights and receive a benefits package.
FUNCTION:
Performs NDT inspections (Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, X-Ray, Ultrasonic or Visual Inspections) as required and as personal certifications apply. Must have achieved national recognition as Level I, II or III by national accreditation.
Note:
A Level I is training and gaining work hours for certification.
A Level II Inspector has one to three certifications of the five disciplines.
A Level III Inspector has four or five certifications of the five disciplines.
KEY RESULTS AREAS:
+ Perform NDT tests and compare to the related specs for acceptability.
+ Documentation is constantly and effectively monitored for accuracy and completeness.
+ Respond rapidly to the needs of operators, teams and management in order to meet production and customer needs.
+ Identify and implement ways to improve and eliminate waste, especially in the improvement of Quality efficiency.
+ Watch for manufacturing processes that may seem irregular in an effort to identify problems or errors before they occur.
+ Processes are monitored for control and feedback given to engineering for processes that have too many inconsistencies or variabilities.
+ Work standards are met or improved.
+ Seeks additional work to ensure high levels of productivity.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Reads and analyzes blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information.
+ Measure dimensions such as length, height, distance and angles using standard and precision measuring instruments.
+ Inspect first run/first article parts, including fabrication fit-ups, weldments and assemblies.
+ Monitor inspection instrument calibrations.
+ Share responsibility with department manager that all signoffs of previous operations are performed. This includes checking that the quantity on travelers matches actual part quantity. Check parts to ensure no handling damage has occurred during in-process movement. Check to be sure that "as built" drawings and inspection reports have variable data recorded, if applicable.
+ Write reports and create charts regarding inspection and testing results.
+ Communicates with co-workers, supervisors and customers to receive instructions and co-ordinate activities.
+ Perform calibrations on NDT equipment and facilities as required.
+ Examine defective parts to determine cause of defect and recommend changes or modifications in the process.
+ Monitor welder certification and weld procedure qualification tests for adherence to the WPS.
+ Perform the functions of lead auditor to perform internal audits in a timely manner to the requirement of the GTC Quality Manual, ISO, and other customer requirements.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:
+ High school diploma is required.
+ Classroom training and the required hours of experience to attain at least two NDT disciplines.
+ Training in SPC data collection techniques and evaluation.
+ Training in use and safety of chemical handling and radiography.
+ Classroom training in the area of personal certification/qualification level.
+ Must be a US citizen.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
+ Minimum 5 years' experience as a certified NDT Technician in at least one discipline.
+ Minimum of 5 years' experience working with or around a metal joining/welding facility.
+ Proven problem-solving skills with proven ability to establish an effective course of action.
+ Minimum of 2 nationally recognized levels of competencies (i.e. ASNT, AWS)
+ Eye Examination minimum requirement - Jaeger 1 at 12" with corrective lenses and the Ishihara Color Blindness Test. Exams are required on an annual basis.
RELATIONSHIPS:
+ Develops and maintains close working relationships with teams, operators, GTC supervisors and occasionally customer representatives.
JOB ENVIRONMENT:
+ Works across multiple areas including machine shops, fabrication facilities, and assembly bays to test various weld components.
+ Environment involves exposure to machine oils, coolants, welding fumes, and metal particles during test activities.
+ Moderate noise levels from nearby manufacturing operations while conducting tests.
+ Climate-controlled inspection areas with specialized lighting for detailed visual examinations, though some tests occur in active production environments.
+ Work performed under strict defense quality standards including AS9100, ISO 9001, and military specifications.
+ Position requires handling of secured technical drawings, specifications, and sensitive defense component information.
+ Documentation must meet rigorous traceability and accountability requirements for defense applications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
+ Must be able to stand and walk extensively throughout multiple facility areas during shift, typically 10-12 hours with frequent movement between test pieces.
+ Requires ability to lift and maneuver parts and assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds for positioning during inspection processes.
+ Extensive bending, kneeling, and crouching to access all areas of large assemblies and fabricated components.
+ Fine motor skills and steady hands essential for operating precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines.
+ Excellent visual acuity required for detecting surface defects, dimensional variations, and weld quality issues.
+ Ability to work at various heights using ladders and platforms when inspecting large assemblies.
+ Manual dexterity needed for handling delicate measuring instruments and positioning components for detailed examination.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
All applicants will be considered for this position based upon experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital, disabled or veteran status. GTC is committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.
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