Radiographer- SSBO (Portland, OR)

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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm or

Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-10:30pm

MISSION:

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

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Setup

Objective: to accurately set up castings for radiography.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Checks routing to determine x-ray needs on parts.
2. Reviews Technique Cards to determine setup requirements, including x-ray techniques, part positions and film requirements based on Techniques Cards.
3. Sets up additional radiographs of defect areas not covered by Technique Cards.
4. Prepares daily film requests for darkroom based on production schedules and Technique Cards.
5. Sets up castings on tables in x-ray machines including fixturing, placement of film cassettes, and placement of nameplate identification and penetrameters on film; sets exposures.
6. Determines priority of radiographs to be taken.

Other (marginal) Job Functions

1. Visually inspects castings for dirt, penetrant, etc.

X-Ray Operation 

Objective: to effectively and accurately operate x-ray machines and produce radiographs within customer specifications.

Essential Job Functions: 

1. 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.
2. Regularly conducts more than one radiographic examination concurrently, and is expected to be able to operate all machines.
3. Removes table from machine, takes film cassettes to darkroom for processing.
4. After darkroom processing, checks samples of radiographs on each casting for clarity, coverage, density and sensitivity; makes changes within customer and PCC specifications; records any changes made; reshoots films when needed.
5. Completes logs and records.
6. Meets all production and quality standards. 

Safety 

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices; to comply with PCC radiation safety practices.

Essential Job Functions: 

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

OTHER (MARGINAL) ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Performs other tasks as directed, including darkroom and other x-ray department personnel activities. 

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, TOOLS AND/OR MACHINERY:

1. x-ray machines
2. hoists
3. pallet jacks
4. pentrameters
5. styrofoam blocks
6. wooden wedges and blocks
7. straps and chains
8. clamps
9. high intensity film viewing light
10. lead back-ups
11. densitometers
12. levels, protractors, rulers, tape measure, angle finders
13. film processor
14. film cassettes
15. fixtures
16. calculators
17. cameras (35 mm, box and Polaroid) NDTE departments only

TRAINING

1. Training is provided on the job.
2. Radiography Level 1 Courses must be completed.
3. Radiographer Level l Certification must be completed.
4. Must re-certify - Level 1 every three years. 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Previous radiographic experience and knowledge of basic radiographic techniques is preferred,

                                OR

         An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience.

1. High school graduation of GED. (necessary for NDT certification).
2. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
3. Ability to read, follow and interpret Technique Cards, Quality Control Manuals and other technical specifications.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
5. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.