Titanium Line Operator LPCT

Job Description Mission

• To chemically clean casting prior to inspection and reworking using alkaline baths, cold etch baths, and/or hot water washes; to accurately prepare, operate and maintain tanks used for chemical cleaning; to clean castings before routing to shipping.
• To complete all steps necessary for the application of fluorescent penetrant on castings in order to prepare castings for the fluorescent penetrant inspection process; to prepare castings for evaluation by the fluorescent penetrant system.

• Etch Line Preparation
  • Objective: to test chemical baths, make corrections and assure conformance to process control specifications.
  • Typical
    
    Activities:
    • Takes alkaline bath samples to determine concentration.
    • Takes acid bath samples to lab; checks lab analysis to determine if bath chemistry within specification ranges; determines what additions are required.
    • Calculates etch rate using standard formula.
    • Adds acids to bath in order to bring chemistry up to specifications, using standard formulas; adds water to alkaline baths if out of compliance; adjusts surface tension as needed.
    • Checks operation of and primes circulation pumps; checks for leaks; troubleshoots and reviews pumping diagrams if needed.
    • Monitors and maintains chemistry of cold etch baths.
    • Changes all filters/screens as required by schedule.
    • Wears protective gear when working with chemicals.
• Chemical Cleaning and Rinsing
  • Objective: to submerge parts in chemical tanks to clean according to specified procedures for further inspection and/or processing.
  • Typical
    
    Activities:
    • Places fixtures on castings; submerges in alkaline and/or acid baths using hoists or tumblers.
    • Removes castings, rinses and transfers to drying ovens; loads and unloads ovens.
    • Completes hot water rinses as specified.
    • Pumps spent tank solutions into drums and prepares them for transfer to neutralization facility; cleans and rinses tanks.
    • Hand etches small parts as needed.
    • Hand cleans castings of all markings prior to shipping.
• Penetrant Line Operation
  • Objective: to complete all steps in the preparation and application of penetrant to castings.
  • Typical
    
    Activities:
    • Visually inspects castings for surface dirt; cleans and degreases as necessary.
    • Chemically etches specific castings by local or swab etching, which removes a small amount of metal; neutralizes parts with water and dries; neutralizes holding tank.
    • Places clean castings on penetrant line and applies fluorescent penetrant liquid using hand-held, electro-static sprayer; allows penetrant to be absorbed.
    • Washes castings to remove penetrant after specified time; pre-dries with fans and places castings in drying cabinets.
    • Places castings in developing cabinet for automatic application of powdered developer.
    • Visually inspects castings; cleans and degreases as needed.
    • Wears protective gear during line operation.
• Process Documentation
  • Completes logs and records, including alkaline concentration, bath etch rates, chemical additions, and part lots.
• Maintenance and Housecleaning
  • Objective: to maintain penetrant line equipment and work area in good working order.
  • Typical
    
    Activities:
    • Performs maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
    • Keeps work area and materials clean and orderly.
• Safety
  • Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.
  • Typical
    
    Activities:
    • Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
    • Safely operates all equipment and tools.
    • Identifies and reports safety problems.
    • May be required to handle hazardous waste.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

• Training is provided on the job.
• PCC's Hazardous Chemical Safety Training.
• May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.
• Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Courses.
• Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Certification.

• High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification).
• Three to six months experience as a Cold Etch Operator B or prior chemical etching operations experience.
• An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• Completion of PCC basic chemistry training for Cold Etch Operations or other basic chemistry courses.
• Completion of training in math calculations necessary for Cold Etch Operations, e.g.…