Inspector - Magnetic Penetrant And Dye

Inspector - Magnetic Penetrant And Dye Check

NWI Aerostructures is currently hiring an Inspector - Magnetic Penetrant And Dye Check at the Nashville, TN location.

NWI Nashville LLC manufactures complex aerostructure components of commercial, business, and military aircraft worldwide. We specialize in complex, structural and mechanical assemblies, machined components, and sheet metal fabrication.

This occupation requires the operation of magnetic, penetrant and dye check inspection equipment and the subsequent inspection for defects in ferrous and non-ferrous welded, forged, cast, raw and machined parts.

• Inspects ferrous and non-ferrous parts where defects have been detected or indicated by magnetic testing, penetrant or dye check equipment and makes proper disposition.
• Visually examines iron oxide powder, penetrant oil or dye check patterns, basing disposition (accepted, rejected, or rework) upon buildup, location, course of pattern, depth and number of defects and nature of part and fabrication operations involved.
• Recommends where defect can and should be eliminated by grinding or machining and approves rework method when parts are salvageable.
• Checks with proper personnel if oxide patterns reveal presence of inclusions of foreign substances.
• Plans and advises on method of setting up parts and operating magnetic and penetrant inspection equipment as directed.
• Loads parts, operates crane while processing, inspects, unloads parts and cleans and removes masking materials as necessary.
• Performs material hardness and conductivity inspections as directed.
• Determines amperage required to magnetize parts and uses demagnetizing equipment where specifications prohibit polarization.
• Checks etch rate on etch tank and runs sample part daily.
• Determines penetration time and emulsifier time if information is not in specifications.
• Determines proper sequence of dips and rinses.
• Determines whether parts are to be magnafluxed, penetrant inspected or dye checked and whether parts can be etched.
• Stamps parts, tags, shop orders, and prepares paperwork as required.
• Obtains a magnetic and penetrant inspection certificate and has eyes checked yearly.
• Performs duties incidental to the accomplishment of the assigned task.
• Maintains cleanliness and housekeeping in work area and assures accuracy of work.
• Works any shift due to union work environment and possible mandatory overtime.

• Normally two (2) years operation of magnetic, penetrant and dye check inspection equipment.
• Understanding of inspection procedure and ability to work from contract, engineering and military specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and blueprints; qualifies for various levels of non-destructive inspections.
• Must take written test yearly.

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation & Aerospace

NWI Aerostructures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

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