What are the responsibilities and job description for the NDT Operator position at Axis Pipe and Tube?
1. Position
- NDT Operator
- FLSA Classification(s): Non-Exempt/Hourly
2. Job Summary
- The NDT Operator performs NDT inspections (UT, MT, VT) and evaluations to assess the quality of the pipes and perform the workmanship to repair, downgrade or reject pipes in accordance with the applicable standards
3. Immediate Supervisor
- This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor
4. Standards
- Provide exceptional customer service to all customers, suppliers, and employees.
- Constantly represent Axis Pipe and Tube in a positive and professional manner regardless of customer requests, complaints, or demeanor.
- Comply with Axis’s policies and procedures.
- Interact with other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
- Communicating all matters relating to the work being undertaken and any significant issues to the supervisor.
5. Responsibilities
- Printout results of UT scan and prove-up when requested.
- Maintain file of UT readouts.
- Submit daily reports on pipe ultrasonically inspected.
- Maintain housekeeping in the recovery pipe area.
- Perform other functions assigned by Supervisor.
- Operates cranes to move pipe to and from UT unit.
- Standardizes UT units using Reference Standards Pipes and calibration blocks.
- Sets UT crab type and equipment for correct size.
- Ultrasonically inspects weld longitudinal seam.
- Inspects seam to determine if pipe is acceptable under the applicable specification and code.
- Uses ultrasonic unit to evaluate indications from the UT scanning operation.
- Prepare reports showing pipe numbers and all data applicable to UT of pipe.
- Cut samples for the metallographic lab when needed.
- Performs magnetic particle inspection for end of tubes and weld line inspection.
- Repairs bevels using the beveler tool.
- Performs lamination inspections when required.
- Performs dedicated visual and dimensional inspections to evaluate indications using specials tools.
- Accepts, downgrades, and rejects pipes in accordance with the applicable standards.
6. Qualifications
- High School Diploma, OR Equivalency Certificate, (GED, etc.)
- 2 Years of experience as NDT Level I or II in UT, MT and VT methods
- Advanced knowledge in hand-held measuring devices, grinding, operation of thickness gauges and depth gauges.
- 2 Years equivalent experience in related field OR, Proof of training in an area related to the job assignment.
- Moderate to Advanced PC Skills in Microsoft Applications, i.e., MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to follow job and safety requirements.
7. Working Conditions
- This position requires frequent communication, both written and oral.
- The work environment for this position is primarily in a manufacturing plant with loud noise from heavy machinery, grease, and dirt.
- There may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extreme cold and heat, handling hazardous chemicals, bad odors, dirt, and dust.
- Workers will be required to sit or stand for long periods of time, walk long distances and work in confined spaces.
- Work might involve pushing, pulling, and lifting heavy materials.
- Position requires the use of personal protective equipment.
8. Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
- The employee frequently is required to climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Hiring Process Information:
Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you related to anyone in a leadership or managerial position at Axis Pipe and Tube?
Ability to Relocate:
- Bryan, TX 77807: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24