NDT Technician

General Responsibilities

Note: Level 2 activities are a combination of roles and responsibilities from Level 1 inclusive.

1.1 Level 1 NDT Technician

* Ensuring equipment is serviceable and, when required, calibrated.
* Ensuring that items submitted for NDT inspection are in a suitable condition for this to be carried out.
* Setting up equipment to required procedures.
* Carrying out routine NDT inspection against documented procedures.
* Removal of component etc. from test equipment on completion of inspection.
* Leaving equipment in a safe condition when inspection is complete.
* Ensuring all database logs and registers are completed at the end of every activity to allow for traceability of work.
* Ensuring weekly work to list is communicated to the RL3 at the designated time/date to allow for adequate resource allocation.
* Committing to development training to ensure Level 1 training is completed and documented to the required standard.

1.2 Level 2 NDT Technician

* All responsibilities outlined under Level 1 NDT Technician
* Interpreting results of NDT inspections and determine acceptability of items to the requirements of applicable acceptance standards and provide a sanction.
* Liaising with interested parties where anomalies or uncertainty of the results of inspection are encountered.
* To raise OR/NCR on the items they inspect if required.
* Document/record the results of inspections in appropriate manufacturing paperwork.
* Removal of component etc. from test equipment on completion of inspection.
* Leaving equipment in a safe condition when inspection is complete.
* Reporting any anomalies encountered with equipment or activities etc. to a Level 3 or Responsible Level 3 and/or Operations Manager.
* Writing of work instructions (if applicable and certified).
* To provide technical supervision to trainees/ Level 1 under instruction from the Responsible Level 3.

Training & Development Responsibilities

* To ensure that all current training plans the individual is carrying out are performed to standards required by the RL3.
* To develop skills across multiple methods and areas within the business to support operational activities.

Experience

* Minimum of EN4179 L2 Digital Radiography - to be determined upon review. A lesser qualification/ experience is acceptable if a high level of similar industry experience can be demonstrated.
* Appreciation of NDT techniques typical to Stevenage e.g., Radiography, Ultrasonics, Thermography, Dye Penetrant, Eddy Current etc.
* Use of Windchill, P6, IPS, 3DX, Apriso or other similar systems
* Understanding of NDT documentation to ensure instructions are followed correctly.
* Driving NDT quality through review of processes and implementation of improvements
* Time served NDT experience or apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications
* Good understanding and detailed experience of NDT Engineering methods and work practices, including but not limited to:
* Lean manufacturing techniques including 5S, root cause analysis and continuous improvement (Green belt).
* Support to operations both engineering and NDT.
* Manufacturing / Test processes for the space industry.
* A background in an aerospace engineering/ NDT environment, preferably within the space sector
* High level technical skills and relevant experience.
* Procedures and process control.
* Able to work offsite (UK and abroad) for undefined periods at short notice.
* Work overtime and occasional shifts, as and when required.
* Able to support out of normal hours work using the "on call" rota process, as and when required.
* Team working and team leading skills.
* Practical and proactive.
* Process and Quality driven approach with high attention to detail.
* High self-motivation and ability to deal with changing priorities on a multi project basis.
* Good planning skills and process competence.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work with digital systems.
* Previous experience of NDT inspection of assemblies and precautions would be a distinct advantage.
* Previous experience of aerospace structures and build requirements is a distinct advantage.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.