NDT Technician - Penetrant - Level II - B Shift Verified today
About the role
As part of Blue Origin Operations, you will perform development and production activities involving Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods for various spaceflight systems. This position will primarily involve Penetrant inspection of metallic flight hardware and test samples.
Shift: B Shift (2nd shift) Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections using Fluorescent Penetrant Test (PT) inspection method on critical flight hardware for spaceflight systems
- Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements
- Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria identified on drawing or shop work order
- Perform all necessary daily, weekly, monthly process control checks
- Document and organize inspection results
- Interface and communicate with Engineers and Managers to describe inspection results
- Work overtime as needed
Required qualifications
- 2+ years of Level 2 experience in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection method
- Must be able to pass Penetrant General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (study materials provided if needed)
- Meet minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Penetrant Testing
- Qualify to certify to Level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Liquid Penetrant with minimum 400 documented hours
- Familiar with and understand ASTM E1417 Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Visual Weld Experience
- Meet minimum Vision Requirements: Near Vision 20/25 (Snellen) at 16 inches or Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12 inches; Color Perception 14 Plate Ishihara Color Test with minimum 12 panels correctly identified
- Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams
- Experience with MS Office products
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends and off shifts as needed
- Ability to lift and transport parts and inspection equipment within OSHA requirements
- Experience in both lab and field inspection environments
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Desired qualifications
- Radiation Safety Training
- Carded by a state or certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray
- Ability to meet minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in other methods including Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Radiographic Testing, Magnetic Particle
- Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods: Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Radiographic Testing, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods Terahertz and/or Laser Shearography per NAS-410
- Knowledge of industry NDT standards
- Experience in a production environment, preferably in aerospace
- Experience with automated/robotic inspection equipment
- 1+ years of aerospace experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off annually based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays