Radiographer LPCS LSBS

Mission

To produce radiographs to customer and PCC specifications for evaluation of castings.

• Setup – accurately set up castings for radiography.

Objective: to accurately set up castings for radiography.

• Checks routing or requests to determine x‑ray needs on parts.
• Reviews Technique Cards to determine setup requirements, including x‑ray techniques, part positions and Film/IP requirements based on Technique Cards.
• Sets up additional radiographs of defect areas not covered by Technique Cards.
• Inspects condition and maintains Film/IP and cassettes. Follows proper handling techniques.
• Sets up castings on tables in x‑ray machines including fixturing, placement of Film/IPs, and DICOM tag identification and parameters on Film/IP; sets exposure parameters.
• Determines priority of radiographs to be taken.
• Develops best‑practice setup requirements for newly developed techniques when needed.
• Visually inspects castings for dirt, penetrant, grinding debris, etc.

• Operates x‑ray machine control panels and equipment to take multiple views of castings, adjusting radiographic variables such as tube height, voltage and exposure times within customer specifications.
• Monitors, maintains, and generates exposures for System Qualifications on X‑ray equipment per customer and PCC specifications.
• Regularly conducts more than one radiographic examination concurrently, and is expected to be able to operate all machines.
• Removes Film/IP from casting for image processing, while maintaining proper Film/IP handling techniques.
• After image processing, checks samples of radiographs on each casting for inner artifacts, clarity, coverage, pixel value and sensitivity; makes changes within customer and PCC specifications; records any changes made; reshoots exposure when needed.
• Willingness to be audited without notice by all auditors (both PCC Internal and External groups, e.g., PCC NDTE, NADCAP, ISO 9000, etc.).
• Trains, mentors, and assists less skilled radiographers with setup and operational techniques as needed and assigned (marginal job function in NDTE departments).
• Completes logs and records, and records any modifications to Technique Card specifications.
• Meets all production and quality standards.

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

• Performs other tasks as directed and other x‑ray department personnel activities.

• x‑ray machines
• hoists
• pallet jacks
• pentrameters
• styrofoam blocks
• wooden wedges and blocks
• straps and chains
• clamps
• Digital IPS (Image Processing Station)
• image detectors (imaging plates or IPs and digital panels)
• lead backups
• levels, protractors, rulers, tape measure, angle finders
• cassettes
• fixtures
• calculators
• cameras (technique development and NDTE departments only)

• Training is provided on the job.
• Radiography Level 1 Courses must be completed (radiation safety, digital method training, etc.).
• Radiographer Level I Certification must be completed for all modalities (Film, CR, DDA).
• Must re‑certify – Level 1 every five years.

• Radiography skills as demonstrated by the competent performance of all duties or an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• High school graduation or GED (necessary for NDT Certification).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read, follow and interpret Technique Cards, Quality Control Manuals and other technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.