NDT Technician ; Level I

Responsibilities

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal.

That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Perform non‑destructive testing on a variety of sheet metal aircraft components.

• Process parts and interpret findings in accordance with Exotic and customer specifications and requirements.
• Follow established NDT technique sheets and ensures any revisions to established techniques meet Exotic and customer requirements.
• Support the NDT Technician 1 and provide assistance with inspection.
• Accurately document inspection findings.
• Create and revise NDT technique sheets per requirements.
• The ability to generate x‑ray film for parts with simple and complex geometry.
• Detect faulty processes and bring to the attention of applicable NDT Tech or Supervisor.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of NDT methods and techniques and proposes solutions to problems which impact productivity.
• Check required dimensions using calipers, micrometers and other inspection devices.
• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation is entered on manufacturing planning (including correct quantities) and paperless timecard system.
• Interpret and follow written instructions, sketches, schedules, drawings and documents.
• Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
• May demonstrate basic operations to others.
• Work under direct oversight in conventional x‑ray and limited oversight in FPI.

• Certified in FPI, Radiographic and Digital X‑Ray Inspection.
• Able to read and understand manufacturing planning, engineering blueprints and sketches.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knows where to find this information at Exotic, and asks for help when necessary.
• Knowledge of shop math and precision measurement equipment.
• Possess adequate knowledge of Exotic manufacturing and NDT processes to be able to anticipate problems in order to implement effective and productive inspection techniques.
• General knowledge of welding and forming processes.

Demonstrate proper and safe operation of equipment, and personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses/full face shield, hearing protection, respirator, and rubber gloves as required.

Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.

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