Position : NDT Technician
Specialism : Radiography or Dye Penetration
Location : Sheffield, Rotherham
Sector : Metals manufacturing, engineering
Salary : £28,000 - £31,000
Shifts : Mornings and afternoons 6-2, 2-10 (Fridays 5 am to 1 pm, 1pm to 9 pm)
The role :
Adhere to strict housekeeping and health and safety rules
Ensure dosemeter badges are worn when undertaking radiography
Ensure the relevant PPE is worn throughout the Company
Report and near misses or accidents to your supervisor / manager
Ensure chemicals are stored as per MSDS
Performing periodic internal calibration checks in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 & NADCAP
Conduct performance review tests
Calibration of equipment to be undertaken and / or arranged as per schedule
Use appropriate inspection and examination equipment
Creation of certificates are in accordance with the relevant standards and company procedures
Ensure the relevant quality control inspections and tests are planned and executed and appropriately recorded
Visual inspection of castings by direct observation and use of visual aids including mirrors and video scopes to detect surface defects
Non destructive examination using fluorescent and colour contrast dye penetrant to reveal surface
Preparing products for inspection using various cleaning methods ensuring suitability for effective inspection
Routine control checks to validate the inspection process and verify equipment calibrations
Process products through penetrant application and removal process
Assist in clearing excavations using penetrant inspection during the upgrade and repair process
Keeping computerised inspection records and archiving paper records
Evaluate the results and make accept / rejection decisions based on customer acceptance criteria
Interpret specification and assist in production of NDT techniques for level III approval
Assist in audits and ensure continued compliance with the company's NDT accreditations e.g. NADCAP and UKAS
Non destructive examination of castings by Radiography using x-rays to reveal internal discontinuities
Operating computered radiography system utilising Phosphor Imagining Plates
Load and unload film cassettes and process films, check radiographs against samples to ensure correct setup
Carry out control checks, processor monitoring and verify equipment calibrations
Restock darkroom cupboards and replenish processing solutions
View and interpret radiographs produced in both in-house and externally by subcontractor and evaluate results in respect to customer acceptance
General liaison with customers and internal personnel
Ensure NDT equipment and personnel is capable for the assigned NDT tasks
Engender an environment which ensure all employees, visitors and contractors are treated fairly and professionallyEnsure inter-departmental instructions are adhered to
Ensure management are aware of any issues which may affect quality or production requirementsSheffield, Rotherham, Engineering, NDT Technician
You will need a qualification / certification in NDT to level 2 as a minimum, ideally in Dye Penetration or Radiography
Due to the site location in Sheffield / Rotherham and the shift pattern, preference willbe given to people with their own transport