UT Testing Technician 2nd or 3rd Shift

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UT Testing Technician - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, OH - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Responsibilities include:

• Studies for and passes specific, general and practical ultrasonic testing examinations
• Takes directions from ultrasonic testing Group Leader, ultrasonic testing Examiners and NDT Supervisor
• Interacts with shop supervision and personnel, internal auditors and customer representatives as needed
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly workspace, properly stowing instruments, reference standards and equipment after use
• Performs visual inspections of surfaces to be examined to determine suitability for testing
• Reads and understands manufacturing process plans and technical drawings
• Selects equipment, instrumentation, search units and reference standards appropriate to the job per base procedures, addenda and data sheets. (includes lifting up to 50 lbs.)
• Performs standardization of instruments to procedures, addenda, and data sheets
• Works in tandem with other ultrasonic operators and Examiners when necessary
• Transports equipment and reference standards within the plant to the jobsite
• Performs contact ultrasonic inspection in both shear wave and longitudinal wave modes of heavy walled base materials, cladding and weldments
• Performs UT thickness testing using both digital handheld meters and A-scan display instruments
• Prepares detailed test report data such as sketches, test reports, and flyers to provide detailed documentation of results
• Support shop in proper indication location for removal of ultrasonic and radiographic indications
• Coordinate with UT Group Leader and other UT inspector operators on overtime and work schedules needed to support shop operations
• This position has a potential to become a candidate for additional training and qualification as an automated eddy current inspection system operator
• This is for a 2nd shift position

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Associates Degree in technical field preferred, or relevant equivalent work experience of 2 years, or equivalent military training and experience
• Must be capable of qualifying as an ultrasonic inspector operator for Navy specifications NAVSEA for welds, MIL-STD-2132 for base materials, and NSTR-99 personnel qualification
• Training and/or experience in Eddy Current Testing is a plus

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. Citizenship (with no dual citizenship) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.

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