NDE Level I Technician

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code. All individuals in this role must be authorized to access such information.

The Quality Assurance, Level I NDE Technician reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor. The role involves performing functions and methods that require certifications.

• Perform RT and/or UT NDE inspections
• Monitor material and supplies
• Maintain equipment calibrations and maintenance cycles
• Support development of inspection techniques
• Support production operations

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Visual acuity – Jaeger 1 or equivalent and 20/40 minimum vision, corrected or uncorrected
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in NDE of aerospace hardware, specifically composites, rubber, and bonded structures (preferred)
• Prior certification to Level I in an NDE method, including objective evidence of 40-hour classroom training
• Successful completion of the Level I examination for RT and/or Level I examination for UT in accordance with RQC 0526 (NAS 410), administered by REDAR Principal Level 3

• Perform RT and/or UT examinations on REDAR manufactured and procured product
  • Perform NDE system self-audits
  • Monitor flow and traceability of product submitted to the department
  • Other duties as required
• Monitor material and supplies
  • Monitor inspection consumables inventories
  • Order materials and supplies
• Maintain equipment calibration and maintenance cycles
  • Perform system checks and calibrations of inspection equipment
  • Support service and maintenance of equipment
  • Assist in maintaining radiation monitoring and other required systems
• Support development of inspection techniques
  • Evaluate new jobs and programs and assist in technique development with REDAR Level III or Principal NDE Level III
• Support production operations
  • Perform standard visual and dimensional inspections when applicable
  • Interface with production personnel to ensure complete and accurate NDE inspections are performed and documented
  • Support Cause and Corrective Action (CCA) investigations
  • Other duties as required

AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disable

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.