Film and Non-Film Radiography Technician Level II

Film and Non-Film Radiography Technician Level II

Location: Denison, TX

Job : 244

# of Openings: 1

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Quality – Non-Destructive Testing

Reports To: Director of Quality / NDT Supervisor

Summary Description:
Radiograph utilizing film and non-film processes and accept/reject aluminum castings. 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.

• Align object on stand between source of x‑rays and film
• Mask peripheral areas with lead shields
• Select type of film, and determine exposure distance and time
• Verify radiation intensities
• Adjust controls of x‑ray equipment on console to take radiograph
• Remove and develop film
• Monitor working area to protect personnel
• Mark defects appearing on film and assist in analyzing findings
• Set up and shoot castings using DDA Radiography equipment and techniques
• 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
• Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned

Must have High School diploma or GED;
Radiation Safety Card for the state of Texas (preferred);
Level II Film Radiography (RT) certification;
Level II Non‑film Radiography (CR or DR) certification (preferred). Must have 40 hours of formal training/1200 hours experience as a Level I on Radiographic Experience with Aerospace castings (preferred).

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

• RT: X‑Ray Machines:
  Comet 160KV/22 XRG controller, Comet 320/26 Ivario controller and Comet 320/11 MP1 controller; fully automatic Waygate NDT‑U film processor;
  Penetrex High Intensity Dual Window, FV‑2014 viewer, KOWOLUX X5 viewer; light meter; magnifying glasses 3X to 10X; penetrameters; lead screens; light tight vinyl cassettes; DT‑300 densitometer;
  Fuji‑Class I, II, and Class III safety films.

Ongoing tasks require occasional (1‑33%) and frequent (34‑66%) lifting and carrying of equipment up to 50 lbs, assisting in pushing and pulling, as well as repetitive bending, stooping, walking, standing, and overhead reaching. The position may involve work at high ambient temperatures and head hazards.

• 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
• Pants:
  Yes (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.