Penetrant/Surface Treat Trainee

Description

Basic Function:

Responsible for processing castings that require sandblasting, wheelebrating, acid dip, and penetrant. The operator will work with acid and alkaline solutions and will process castings through penetrant operations. Extreme attention to processes and safety requirements necessary with caustic materials. Penetrant trainee position can lead to Level One certification and back-up to Penetrant Level II personnel.

Physical Requirements:

Maximum Lift Weight 50 lbs.

Maximum Push/Pull Weight 75 lbs.

% Of Time Sitting 5%

% Of Time Standing 95%

Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: No

Responsibilities: Surface Treat

Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and the proper reporting of processed quantities

Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all times

Understand customer requirements, our companies internal scrap challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship

Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection into everything you make/process

Complete, date, and sign-off on all routing information

Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given standards

Blast castings until a uniformed appearance has been obtained

Remove and blow out grit and sand from castings

Process aluminum and magnesium castings through acids to clean, remove and desmutt the soft metals

Must always wear PPE gear when processing castings through acids

Neutralize and process spent acids and waste water

Change and mix acids according to processing specifications

Ensure castings have a clean uniform finish after processing

Documentation of required tests

Responsibilities: Penetrant

Perform above 1-5 steps above with the below tasks

Dip magnesium and aluminum sand castings in Penetrant oil

Remove oil , dry castings, develop castings

Prep developed castings for inspection

Under supervision, begin to inspect castings, learning discontinuities, customer specifications, casting pass or fail decision making

Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management

Benefit information available on company website.

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Skills:

Basic math skills, ability to read and understand all procedures required to perform assigned tasks. Good communication skills. Must pass Vision test.

Education/Training:

On-the-Job training while working under an experienced operator until position certification is achieved. Surface Treat certification within 90 days of employment. After 90 days, coursework and on the job training to achieve Penetrant Level 1 certification.

Experience:

NDT classes a plus; surface treat or chemical experience preferred.