NDE Technician

Ensuring Chart's Success…

Chart's QA NDE team is a key component in our ability to ensure we uphold both code and customer requirements to enable us in delivering the highest quality product. This position will be responsible to carry out code and/or customer required non-destructive examinations and testing. This includes both the application of the method as well as interpretation of the resulting data and filing a formal report on the results. Examination methods can include, RT, UT, PAUT, LPT, MT, and VT, depending on qualifications. This is a 2nd shift position.

What Will You Do?

• Conducts penetrant, ultrasonic, radiographic or magnetic particle inspection when necessary and in a timely manner. Perform other NDE or destructive testing as required
• Test parts according to engineering and customer standards and specifications.
• Accurately record and communicate the examination results where required.
• Participate in the development of new methods or techniques whether it is for a customer specific project or for broader application.
• Understand and comply with all Code requirements as well as customer specific requirements.
• Report any incidents where our compliance could be in jeopardy.
• Communicate change of shift requirements to ensure team members receive accurate and reliable information and documentation.
• Adhere to all safety standards and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. and occasionally heavier (50-60 lbs.) with assistance
• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling
• Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of materials
• Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions
• Exposure to metal cutting, welding odors, welding flash and incidental acceptable limits of x-ray radiation and dark room chemicals
• Possible exposure to manufacturing chemical odors and temperature extremes
• Exposure to overhead objects and occasional flying debris
• Required use of safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hat

Your Experience Should Be...

• Certification in RT Level II or UT level II is required.
• Additional certification in LPT Level II, MT Level II or AWS-CWI is preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in one or more methods of NDE work.
• Basic understanding and experience with Code compliance, preferably ASME.
• Knowledge of QMS and adherence preferably ISO 9001.
• Familiar with other NDE and destructive test methods such as PCT, BLT, Tensile, and Charpy impact.
• Computer skills, web browser.
• Readily takes action on challenges and with a "can do" attitude.
• Identifies and seizes new opportunities.
• Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Willingness to ask questions and listen to others to gain a better understanding.
• Uncovers root causes and takes action to drive continuous improvement.
• Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities.
• Learns from new experiences, from others, and from structured learning
• Makes the most of available development resources.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's or Technical degree in NDE or related field is preferable
• Technical training in RT and or UT required

Our Benefits Package...

• Compensation range: $25 - $34.07

• Night shift employees receive an additional $2.00/hour shift differential

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• Employer contributions to an HSA account

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage

• Up to two weeks of paid family leave

• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match

• Employee stock purchase program