NDT Technician - Penetrant (PT) - Level II - EVERGREEN 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 focuses primarily on Fluorescent Penetrant (PT) inspection of metallic flight hardware and test samples, ensuring part integrity, quality and lifespan across all Blue Origin facilities.
What you will do
- 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, and monthly process control checks
- Document and organize inspection results
- Interface and communicate with Engineers and Managers to describe inspection results
- Work overtime as needed to meet critical deadlines
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)
- Must 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 a minimum of 400 documented hours
- Familiar with and understand ASTM E1417 Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Visual Weld Experience
- Meet minimum Vision Requirements: Near Vision either 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 NDT 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, Terahertz or Laser Shearography per NAS-410
- Knowledge of industry NDT standards
- Experience in a production environment, preferably aerospace
- Experience with automated or robotic inspection equipment
- 1+ years of aerospace experience
Shift schedule
- A Shift / 1st shift: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:40 PM
- B Shift / 2nd shift: Monday through Thursday, 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM
- C Shift / 1st shift: Friday through Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- D Shift / 3rd shift: Friday through Sunday, 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 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 all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays