Job Description
Job Description
NDT Penetrant Inspector II
An Inspector Penetrant, Level II shall have the skills and knowledge to set up and calibrate equipment, conduct tests, and to interpret, evaluate, and document results in accordance with procedures approved by the appropriate NDT Level III. The inspector shall be thoroughly familiar with the scope, theory, and limitations of the Penetrant method, and shall be capable of directing the work of trainees and Level I personnel. The inspector shall be familiar with the codes and standards that control the method as utilized by the Ducommun Gardena facility.
Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our facility in Gardena, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.
Why Ducommun? - Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
- Clean and climate controlled working environment
- Opportunity for career growth
- Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement
Job Summary \n - Inspects all types of aerospace detail parts made from metal alloy materials-including castings, forgings, machined parts, and weldments for defects, flaws and other discontinuities through the operation of portable and stationary liquid Penetrant inspection equipment.
\n - Conducts all necessary calibration and performance checks of the penetrant system.
\n - Evaluates defect indications for size, type, and location.
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- Makes accept/reject determinations per the applicable specifications.
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\n - Reviews shop planning documents to determine that the appropriate manufacturing planning steps have been accomplished and verified.
\n - Prepares and maintains inspection records, rejection tags, and related documentation in accordance with written procedures.
\n - Generates defect drawings and material review board rejection documentation.
\n - Interfaces with various manufacturing departments to help resolve root causes of manufacturing defects.
\n - Must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary.
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Required Skills and Qualifications \n - An NDT Inspector, Penetrant Level II must be able to demonstrate certification to National Aerospace Standard 410. New hire applicants must provide proof of either previous certification to the above or evidence of the necessary training and experience required to be certified to the above, and be able to complete with a passing score, a Penetrant Level II certification examination in accordance with the requirements of National Aerospace Standard 410.
\n - An NDT Inspector, Penetrant Level II must be able to document a minimum of 16 hours of training if a previous Level I certification had been held, or 32 hours if no previous Level I certification had been held. All training must be documented as part of a program approved by an NDT Level III, and which meets the training program requirements of National Aerospace Standard 410.
\n - NDT Inspectors, Penetrant Level II must be able to document sufficient practical experience to assure they can perform the duties noted in the above job description, as well as a minimum of 270 hours of experience in accordance with the requirements of National Aerospace Standard 410 in addition to previous Level I certification or 400 hours experience without a previous Level I certification.
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Required Experience and Education \n - HS Diploma or GED
\n - Penetrant Level II certification in accordance with the requirements of National Aerospace Standard 410 preferred or experience to support a Level II certification.
\n - Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
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Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled
268 E. Gardena Road
Gardena, California, 90248
United States
Job Tags
16 hours, Traineeship,