NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER

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The primary purpose of this position, NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER, WG-3705-11, is to engage in nondestructive tester (NDT) specialties of X-ray, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, and Magnetic Particle inspections and provide 2-D and 3-D cross-sectional radiography images of rocket motors and a variety of other ordnance items to support the missile maintenance Mission.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3700 Metal Processing Group Family.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is: The ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Metals Dexterity and Safety PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged standing, frequent lifting of parts and materials weighing Prolonged standing, frequent lifting of parts and materials weighing up to 25 pounds with assistance or use of lifting devices or other workers is required.

Subject to eyestrain when using black light. Both hands and good eyesight required. Work requires stooping, bending, reaching, stretching, and climbing in, on, or through aircraft with equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works inside shop and travels to other buildings across installation. Exposed to oils, which may cause dermatitis or allergy. Subject to possible radiation damage of body tissues.

Wears radiation monitoring devices, standard safety equipment, and protective clothing. Major Duties:

1. Use highly sophisticated and complex inspection equipment such as the 15 MEV Varian K-15 Linatron, the 15 MEV M-9 Linatron in the field of computed tomography and micro-focus computed tomography. 2.

Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) technicians perform tests to determine serviceability of complex construction aircraft and aerospace components. 3.

Use radiographic equipment to perform inspections of aircraft, engine, missile, ground support equipment, etc., parts, components, support equipment-structural members, components, parts, and other materials for which inspection procedures and/or acceptability standards are inadequate or not available.

4.

Use Fluorescent Penetrant and/or Fluorescent Penetrant processes, to perform inspections of aircraft, engine, missile, or other aerospace parts and components, support equipment-structural members, components, parts, and other materials for which inspection procedures and/or acceptability standards are inadequate or not available.

5.

Use Ultrasonic-eddy current processes, to perform inspections of aircraft, engine, missile, or other aerospace parts and components, support equipment-structural members, components, parts, and other materials for which inspection procedures and/or acceptability standards are inadequate or not available.

6.

Use Fluorescent Magnetic Particle and/or Fluorescent Magnetic Particle processes to perform inspections of aircraft, engine, missile, or other aerospace parts and components, support equipment-structural members, components, parts, and other materials for which inspection procedures and/or acceptability standards are inadequate or not available.

7.

Serve as NDI Technical Advisor, to advise responsible shop supervisors, engineers, quality assurance specialists and other related functions of defects found, their extent and effect of the quality and serviceability of the product.

8. Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.