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Valence Surface Technologies

NDT Level 2 California (LPI-Penetrant)

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In-Office
Lynwood, CA
18-26 Hourly
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In-Office
Lynwood, CA
18-26 Hourly
Junior
The role involves performing NDT Level II penetrant tests to assess aerospace parts, ensure compliance with specifications, and guide trainees. Candidate must understand evaluation processes and industry standards in a safety-oriented environment.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

  • Have the skills and knowledge to set up and standardize penetrant black lights, process a known defect standard and accept/reject the results, take measurements of pressure and water gauges, evaluate the in use penetrant, evaluate the in use developer
  • Have the skills and knowledge to apply penetrant to aerospace parts in a manner that is acceptable to aerospace specifications, understand required dwell times for penetrant, wash penetrant off parts in accordance with aerospace prime specifications and control the materials in accordance with specifications.
  • Have the skills and knowledge to control developer dwell times as well as understand the specifics of the evaluation process required by all aerospace OEM specifications.
  • Have the skills and knowledge to determine if an aerospace part is acceptable or rejectable when evaluating in accordance with an aerospace OEM specifications.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of Penetrant inspection using a Type I, Method A, form d system.
  • Be capable of providing the necessary guidance and/or supervision to trainees and Level 1 personnel
  • Be familiar with the penetrant OEM aerospace specifications, aerospace industry specifications that apply to penetrant inspection, and inspection criteria within specifications used by the employer.
  • Be capable of developing part specific techniques in accordance with customer requests.
  • Techniques require general information on how the part is to be processed.
  • Such techniques shall require final approval by a Level 3 certified in the method
  • Have a basic knowledge of the other departments within an aerospace processing facility, i.e. pre-penetrant etching and cleaning, post cleaning, pre-treatment, masking, shot peen, paint.
  • Perform other duties as required 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
  • Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
  • Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
  • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
  • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
  • Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
  • Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
  • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
  • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
  • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
  • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
  • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
  • Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
  • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Experience: Minimum Formal Classroom training of 32 hours and Minimum experience or OJT of 400 hours in accordance with NAS 410
Certifications & Licenses: NDT Level II Certification per NAS 410

Compensation & Benefits:

    • Pay Range: $18.36 – $25.95 per hour (DOE) 
    • Benefits Include:
      • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
      • Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance
      • Supplemental Life Insurance
      • 401(k) with Employer Match
      • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
      • 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
      • NDT Bonus 
      • Quartey Bonus 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Other Physical Requirements
•Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
•Sense of Touch
•Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All Required
•20/20 Snellen and Color Vision Perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work will be conducted in the NDT Department. Must be safety oriented and able to wear the appropriate attire and PPE required to for work tasks when on the plant floor

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Top Skills

Aerospace Specifications
Ndt
Penetrant Inspection
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