Radiographer LPCT Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Quality Assurance

Position: Radiographer LPCT 863

Job Description

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

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

Setup

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 Techniques 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 penetrameters 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.

X‑Ray Operation

Objective: to effectively and accurately operate x‑ray machines and produce radiographs within customer specifications.

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 fearing 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 auditing 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.

Safety

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices; to comply with PCC radiation safety practices.

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

Other (Marginal) Accountabilities

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

Essential Equipment, Vehicles, Tools and/or Machinery

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 backs
levels, protractors, rulers, tape measure, angle finders
cassettes
fixtures
calculators
cameras (technique development and NDTE departments only)

Experience & Education

Training is provided on the job.

Radiography Level 1 courses must be completed (radiation safety, digital method training, etc.)

Radiographer Level 1 certification must be completed for all modalities (Film, CR, DDA).

Must re‑certify Level 1 every five years.

Required Skills

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.

Export Control Requirement

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not…