Fabrication Quality Examiner​/Inspector

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Fabrication Quality Examiner/Inspector to work on the Fabrication Quality team. This hands‑on technical specialist performs precision dimensional inspections and nondestructive examinations (NDE) across INL’s nuclear and non‑nuclear fabrication facilities.

• Perform precision dimensional inspections of machined and fabricated parts using Zeiss CMM equipment (Calypso software preferred) and manual tools including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges with granite plate setups.
• Interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to verify conformance to engineering drawings and tolerance specifications.
• Conduct nondestructive examinations using certified methods, which may include Visual Examination (welding), Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic A-Scan, Bubble Leak Testing, XRF, Magnetic Particle, and/or Radiography.
• Operate advanced examination equipment; interpret, evaluate, and disposition examination output data against applicable acceptance criteria.
• Review materials and equipment received or fabricated against purchase and design specifications to confirm acceptability.
• Perform in‑process and final inspections, documenting all results thoroughly in accordance with quality program procedures.

• Verify compliance of items and processes with quality program procedures and applicable codes (ASME Section III, B31.X, Section VIII, AWS, etc.).
• Perform technical reviews of company‑level inspection procedures to ensure accuracy and currency.
• Interface with engineers and manufacturing personnel to communicate examination results and support process improvement efforts.
• Review and provide input on inspection plans, including applicable methods, acceptance criteria, and documentation requirements.

• Mentor less experienced inspectors, sharing technical knowledge and reinforcing quality standards in day‑to‑day work.
• Present training activities in support of inspector certification programs.

• Operate material handling equipment (forklift and overhead crane) as required to support examination activities.
• Maintain all required certifications, qualifications, and training per individual qualification plans.
• Pursue ongoing professional development relevant to NDE methods and dimensional inspection practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Level 4:
  High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of related experience.
• Level 5:
  High school diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of related experience.
• Graduation from high school or equivalence.
• Relevant experience commensurate with level (per MCP‑13425 and/or MCP‑13426).
• US citizenship required; obtain and maintain the proper DOE clearance as required by the facility supported.
• Obtain and maintain all required job‑related exam and position qualifications.
• Knowledge of the approved implementation of methods in which certified.
• Maintain INL Basic Inspector qualification and activities.
• Become certified as a Level II NDE examiner in two or more of the following methods: XRF Testing, Bubble Leak Testing, Visual Examination (welding), Liquid Penetrant Examination, Magnetic Particle, and/or Ultrasonic A‑Scan Thickness Examination (per MCP‑13425 and/or MCP‑13426).

• Become certified as a Level II examiner in two or more of the previous NDE methods and one or more of the following:
  Radiography Examination, Ultrasonic Examination, Eddy Current Examination, Leak Testing Examination (per MCP‑13425);
  Dimensional Examiner (per MCP‑13426).

• Greater than 1,000 hours in examination/inspection experience with significant hours in precision dimensional activities.
• Experience with additional CMM platforms or software (Polyworks, PC‑DMIS, Faro).
• Familiarity with CAD models for CMM programming purposes.
• ASME Y14.5 GD&T Technician Level Certification.
• Level II certification in at least one advanced NDE method:
  Radiography, Ultrasonic Examination, Eddy Current, or Leak Testing.
• Code familiarity with ASME…