Magnetic Particle Inspector Technician

SUMMARY

Inspects metallic parts under fluorescent or black lighting for surface defects using magnetic particle inspection processes and equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following

•  Other duties may be assigned.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Performs inspection in accordance with approved work instructions.
• Immerses or sprays ferrous magnetic metal parts with iron oxide solution.
• Positions parts between contacts of magnetic testing equipment and activates switch to induce magnetic field that attracts and accumulates iron oxide particles at defective points.
• Examines parts under fluorescent or black lighting to detect indications at or near part surfaces indicated by thick deposits of iron oxide particles. Evaluates indications against acceptance criteria to determine if they are defects.
• Removes surface defects by grinding or marks part defects for repair or scrap depending on nature and extent of defects.
• Generates test reports, certifications and deviation reports as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully:

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
• . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.);
•  one year manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles and skin exposure to oils. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.