NDT Level II or III
National Career Consultants
Dallas, TX
II for aerospace foundry
Position Summary
The NDT Level II Technician is responsible for performing inspections on aerospace-grade castings using various non-destructive testing methods. You will ensure all components meet stringent FAA, AS9100, and customer-specific quality standards. This role requires the ability to interpret complex technical drawings and provide final "Pass/Fail" dispositions on cast parts.
Primary Responsibilities
Inspection Execution: Perform inspections using Radiographic Testing (RT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and/or Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) to detect surface and subsurface discontinuities in raw and machined castings.
Interpretation & Evaluation: Interpret results against industry codes (e.g., ASTM E1742, ASTM E1417) and customer specifications to determine the integrity of the casting.
Equipment Calibration: Set up, standardized, and calibrate NDT equipment; maintain processing tanks (for PT) and X-ray tubes (for RT).
Documentation: Complete detailed inspection reports and maintain traceability logs within the ERP system
Process Improvement: Identify recurring casting defects and collaborate with the engineering and foundry teams to adjust gating or pouring parameters.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and "over-the-shoulder" training to Level I technicians and trainees.
Required Qualifications
Certification: Must meet the requirements to be certified to NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II standards.
Experience: 2–5 years of experience in an NDT role, preferably within an investment or sand-casting foundry.
Technical Skills: * Proficiency in film or digital radiography (DR/CR).
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; technical vocational training in NDT is highly preferred.