Penetrant Line Operator LPCS LSBS

PCC Structural sis the world leader in superalloy, aluminum and titanium investment casting. With applications in jet aircraft engines, airframes,industrial gas turbine (IGT) engines, military armaments, medical prosthesis, and many other industrial markets, we provide a wide portfolio of high-quality components, some as large as100 inches (250cm).

As the original business unit for Precision Castparts, you can count on PCC Structurals’ extensive experience and knowledge to consistently provide high-quality castings, even at significant volumes.

PCC Structurals also provides solidification modeling, in-house rapid prototyping (including SLA), digital radiography, hot isostatic pressing, precision machining and protective coating services. Weoperate 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe.

Located in the southeast Portland area, PCC Structurals Large Parts Campus and Lean Manufacturing Annex specialize in air and vacuum investment cast components as large as 79" for aerospace, energy and commercial applications. With over 660,000 square feet of manufacturing space, we work with corrosion-resistant, high-strength-to-weight Titanium and Nickel and Cobalt-based alloys with high temperature and mechanical properties.

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.

• 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.

• Performs maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Keeps work area and materials clean and orderly.

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.
• Completes logs and records.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

• Training is provided on the job.
• Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Courses.
• Level 1 Penetrant Inspection Certification.

• High School Graduation or GED (necessary for NDT certification.
• Ability to write, and read and follow specifications on Tech Cards.
• 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.

• 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…