Penetrant Inspector LPCS LSBS

Mission

To identify and evaluate indications of defects in castings using fluorescent penetrant inspection methods to determine if castings meet customer specifications and PCC standards; to route rejectable castings and to identify indications for rework.

• Penetrant Inspection – Objective: to identify and evaluate defects made detectable by the application of fluorescent penetrant to castings.

• Places castings on inspection tables or carts manually or with hoists.
• Visually inspects penetrant‑treated castings under ultraviolet light for surface discontinuities.
• Inspects castings for cracks, oxides, cold shots, cold shuts, shrinkage, dirt and other types of indications.
• Uses mirrors and other hand tools for inspection as needed; may use boroscopes or other ultraviolet light sources.
• May perform grinding for minor repairs.
• Applies fluorescent penetrant liquid to castings as needed for spot checks.
• Completes air pressure tests for penetrant leaks on specified parts.
• May train Line Operators.

• Objective: to evaluate inspection results, and route for acceptability, salvage or scrap.

• Marks indications on parts during inspection.
• Analyzes inspection results and evaluates castings for acceptance or salvage repair.
• Completes salvage routing cards, indicating necessary repairs.

• Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• May be required to work with hazardous waste.
• Completes logs, reports and records.
• Performs other tasks as directed, including line operations.

• Training is provided on the job.
• Level 2 Penetrant Inspection Courses.
• Level 2 Penetrant Inspection Certification.
• May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.

• Advanced inspection skills as demonstrated by the competent performance of Penetrant Line Operator and Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Certification.

OR

An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.

• High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification).
• Ability to read and follow specifications found in Tech Cards, Quality Control Manuals, and other technical materials.
• 20/30 correctable vision, and satisfactory passage of depth perception and color vision tests.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing twenty to forty pounds and occasionally up to eighty pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.