Career at PCC Structurals, Inc 2012 : NDT Level III - Digital Implementation |

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Company Description

PCC Structurals, Inc. is a division of Precision Castparts which is a thriving Fortune 500 company located in Portland, OR. PCC Structurals specializes in nickel-based superalloy, titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum investment castings for aerospace, land-based turbine, medical, military armament, and many other applications. Our division’s emphasis on high-quality, low-cost, and timely delivery has enabled it to become the leading supplier of structural investment castings worldwide. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, PCC Structurals operates 11 facilities in the United States and France. We are committed to providing customers with industry-leading products and high-quality service.     We offer our employees many benefits including:  Quarterly Cash Bonus + Salary + 401k matching + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Comprehensive Benefits + Opportunities for professional growth & development.


Job Description

PCC Structurals in Portland, OR has a unique opportunity for an NDT III with digital experience in the castings industry.  This highly visible position will help transition our plants to using digital processes.  This hands-on role requires excellent communications skills such as teaching and training others as well as the ability to travel to our different plants.
 
Essential Job Functions:
  1. Prepare and verify work instructions for NDT methods to be in compliance with customer specification and requirements.
  2. Train, test and certify NDT inspectors in the method(s) and techniques certified per the latest revision of PCC’s Quality Control procedures.
  3. Analyzes and interpret inspection quality data, conduct research on product defects, and recommend modification in products or quality standards, where such appear to be warranted.
  4. Serves as liaison with customers on items NDT related inspection and visit customers and suppliers where necessary on specific inspection matters.
  5. Provide guidance and expertise to sales, engineering and manufacturing on NDT issues with regards to customer inquires.
  6. Perform system audits on all NDT areas of the assigned campuses and annexes.
  7. Assist in the development of new NDT process and procedures with regards to new technology and customer approval of that technology.
  8. Insure compliance with customer and government regulations as pertaining to the inspection departments, including ability to interpret codes standards and other contractual documents.
  9. Assist Responsible Level III as required and directed in all aspects of the NDT inspection program.
  10. Develop new inspection methods and/or programs that promote cost reduction activities.

Desired Skills & Experience

  1. Four years of college with a degree in NDT, or four years of experience in each NDT method or a combination of both inspection and other processes.
  2. Investment casting experience required (3+ years)
  3. Certified ASNT level III in Radiography (RT), penetrant (PT).  Level III in magnetic particle (MT), Digital x-ray and/or other methods may be required.
  4. Must have excellent communication and analytical skills.