Liquid Penetrant Technician Level II

Job Description

Job Title: LIQUID PENETRANT TECHNICIAN LEVEL ll

Employment Status:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Department:

Quality — Non- Destructive Testing

Position Reports To:

Director of Quality/NDT Supervisor

Summary Description:

Perform various liquid penetrant test functions on castings to detect flaws, cracks or presence of foreign materials. Direct or carry out tests in the method certified, to the prescribed process specification. Set-up and calibrate equipment, where applicable, and interpret and evaluate results with reference to applicable codes, standards and specifications. Apply familiarity with the scope and limitations for the method and apply detailed techniques to the parts within the limit of his/her qualifications. Organize and report test results and prepare written instructions. Use familiarity with the type and location of expected defects for the fabrication process used to make the parts and exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job training and guidance of trainees and Level I personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Move castings through liquid penetrant process by lowering and raising individual castings or baskets of castings in and out of tanks
• Perform visual inspections in accordance with specifications and record result s
• Perform required checks and calibrations to customer and industry specifications
• Investigate suspected discontinuities in castings using correct procedures and make accept/reject decisions based on those procedures
• Preclean castings in wash line as necessary to prepare them for penetrant inspection
• Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned

Must have High School diploma or GED; Level II Penetrant (PT) certification; 16 hours of formal training/270 hours experience as a Level I on Liquid Penetrant. Experience with Aerospace castings (preferred).

Other Position Demands or Requirements:

Must be able to use the following machines, tools, equipment and/or work aids:

PT: Fluorescent Penetrant ZL60 (Level II), ZL-67(Level III) Magnaflux; Sensitivity Dry Developer Zp4B Magnaflux Corp; Stationary open-air tanks; Recirculating hot air dryer; black lights.

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS:

ACTION

Weight

N/A

Occasional 1 - 33%

Frequent 34 - 66%

Constant 67 - 100%

Max Avg

Pushing - Assisted

50

Pulling - Assisted

50

X

Floor to Knuckle Lift

so

X

Knuckle to Shoulder Lift

50

x

Shoulder to Overhead Lift

Carrying

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Sustained Bending

Overhead Reaching

x

Crawling

Squatting (Repeated)

Kneeling

x

Stooping (Repeated Bending)

X

Crouching

X

Climbing Ladders

Balancing

Handling

X

Fingering

Feeling

Talking

X

Hearing

x

Tasting

Smelling

Near Acuity

Far Acuity

Depth Perception

X

Color Perception

X

Peripheral Vision

Repetitive motion Trip hazards

High ambient temperatures & Head hazards

Personal Protective Equipment Required

Required

Additional Information

Head Protection:

No

Hearing Protection:

Yes

Glasses:

Yes

Side Shields:

Yes

Permanent Attachment (Yes or No): Yes

Face Shield:

No

Goggles:

No

Other Eye Protection:

No

Other Face Protection:

No

Chest Guards:

No

Sleeve/Arm Guards:

No

Gloves:

Yes

Depending upon task being performed.

Gloves: (other)

No

Wrist Protection:

No

Elbow Protection:

No

Knee Protection:

No

Half Apron:

No

Full Apron:

No

Chaps:

No

Spats:

No

Boots:

Yes

Steel Toe

Pants:

Yes

Pants may not be shorter than the Shoe/Boot being worn.

Shirt:

Yes

May be sleeveless with Supervisor permission.

Clothing Type:

Yes

Cotton or Wool

Fall Arrest:

No

Respirator:

No

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.