Radiographer

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures, and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

MISSION:

To produce radiographs to customer and PCC specifications for evaluation of castings.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Setup

• Checks routing or requests to determine x-ray needs on parts.
• Reviews Technique Cards to determine setup requirements, including x-ray techniques, part positions, and Film/IP requirements based on Techniques Cards.
• Sets up additional radiographs of defect areas not covered by Technique Cards.
• Inspects condition and maintains Film/IP and cassettes. Follows proper handling techniques.
• Sets up castings on tables in x-ray machines including fixturing, placement of Film/IPs, and DICOM tag identification and penetrameters on Film/IP; sets exposure parameters.
• Determines priority of radiographs to be taken.
• Develops best practice setup requirements for newly developed techniques when needed.
• Visually inspects castings for dirt, penetrant, grinding debris, etc.

2. X-Ray Operation

• Operates x-ray machine control panels and equipment to take multiple views of castings, adjusting radiographic variables such as tube height, voltage, and exposure times within customer specifications.
• Monitors, maintains, and generates exposures for System Qualifications on X-ray equipment per customer and PCC specifications.
• Regularly conducts more than one radiographic examination concurrently, and is expected to be able to operate all machines.
• Removes Film/IP from casting for image processing, while maintaining proper Film/IP handling techniques.
• After image processing, checks samples of radiographs on each casting for inner fearing artifacts, clarity, coverage, pixel value, and sensitivity; makes changes within customer and PCC specifications; records any changes made; reshoots exposure when needed.
• Willingness to be audited without notice by all Auditors, both PCC Internal and External auditing groups. e.g., PCC NDTE, NADCAP, ISO 9000, etc.

3. Safety

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Identifies and reports safety problems.

4. OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs other tasks as directed and other x-ray department personnel activities.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, TOOLS AND/OR MACHINERY:

• x-ray machines
• hoists
• pallet jacks
• pentrameters
• styrofoam blocks
• wooden wedges and blocks
• straps and chains
• clamps
• Digital IPS (Image Processing Station)
• image detectors (imaging plates or IPs and digital panels)
• lead backups
• levels, protractors, rulers, tape measure, angle finders
• cassettes
• fixtures
• calculators
• cameras (technique development and NDTE departments only)

Experience & Education

• Training is provided on the job.
• Radiography Level Courses must be completed (radiation safety, digital method training, etc.)
• Radiographer Level l Certification must be completed for all modalities (Film, CR, DDA). Must re-certify - Level every five years.

Required Skills

• Radiography skills as demonstrated by the competent performance of all duties OR an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.
• High school graduation or GED (necessary for NDT Certification)
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to read, follow and interpret Technique Cards, Quality Control Manuals, and other technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.