NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER - Title 32

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This National Guard position is for a NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER - Title 32, Position Description Number D2320000 and is part of the WI 115 MXS, Wisconsin Air National Guard.

*This vacancy is also advertised as AGR Job Announcement Number 26-054ANG* GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to set up and operate test equipment, use test apparatus to apply tests to material or products, record readings, observe and record established reactions, and classify according to defined categories.

***Trainees (2A7X2) accepted*** SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the WG-3705-10 level, applicant must have at least 18 months Experience or training in using ultrasonic and/or eddy current inspection techniques to observe, measure, and detect discontinuities and flaws.

Experience classifying test results, identifying material deficiencies, and recommending courses of action for items of equipment.

Experience recommending engine components to be inspected and forwarding results to the appropriate authority.

Experience performing scheduled inspections of testing equipment ensuring compliance with established technical regulations and procedures. Major Duties:

As a NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER - Title 32, WG-3705-10, you will inspect aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods and performs fluid analysis.

MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Determines test method, and prepares fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection.

Interprets nondestructive inspection test results, and provides information about defects to repair center.

Performs Oil Spectrometry process and analyzes wear metal content on engine lubricating oil and other fluids, and recommends corrective action. Establishes radiation areas for radiographic operations.

Computes and monitors personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitors personnel exposure data. 2. Performs nondestructive inspection on structures, components, and systems.

Detects flaws such as cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, Thermography, Shearography and ultrasonic test equipment.

Determines metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors. 3.

Applies magnetic particle and/or liquid penetrant inspection to detect and interpret the relevancy of flaws in a variety of parts.

Parts are numerous and varied, and are of ferrous and/or nonferrous metals, and consist of surface or near surface discontinuities in the metal; e.g., fatigue cracks, welding overlap, cold shut, or surface cracks that may stem from internal flaws, such as pipes, inclusions, or forging lap.

Sets up each different liquid penetrant or magnetic particle method following Technical Orders (TOs), Time Change Technical Orders (TCTOs), or Work Control Documents (WCDs), or Nondestructive Testing Instructions (NDIs).

Ensures the equipment and solutions are in compliance with technical guides and quality standards before performing tests and must submit an AFTO 22 if defects in TO's exist or an AF 107 if there is no technical data to accompany the task.

Performs all processing tasks; i.e., dipping items in penetrant or magnetic particle baths, washing and drying, magnetizing and demagnetizing ferrous items, and subjecting them to Ultra Violet Black light to detect and evaluate flaws, their nature, size, scope, and exact location.

4. Uses and maintains tools. Maintains bench stock levels of parts, materials, tools, and equipment at prescribed levels.

Uses tools and equipment associated with testing being conducted in the shop, as well as hand and power tools to do the work. 5.

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

Uses and assures proper fit of required Personal Protective Equipment and clothing.

Follows federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards. 6.

Maintains records and documents actions. Manually documents actions taken or enters information into an automated system. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.