NDT Technician

We are currently recruiting for a NDT Technician, to be based within the Technical Quality department at our clients site in Corby.

The Role

To calibrate, maintain automatic non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment on the Corby site to assure inspection of tubes to applicable standards. Provide a first line breakdown service for this equipment and associated machinery. Ensure all aspects of NDT are carried out to mandatory standards and works procedures.

Principal Duties will be, but not limited to:

Liaise with all (i.e. Hot, Cold, and all Finishing) Level 1 NDT Mill Operatives during each shift to ensure all NDT equipment which in use, is set up and calibrated to the required standards and operates to assure safe inspection of tubes to the required specification and maintain maximum availability of plant.
Monitor the operation of all NDT sites to ensure use of equipment complies with operating procedures.
The time spent at each NDT site will be determined by the Technician, based on the level of support required due to the:

NDT specification
Status/condition of the test equipment
Nature of the calibration process
Prevailing Tube/Coil conditions
Any special requirement agreed prior to or during the shift with the Senior NDT Engineer (e.g. to support the tracking system/yield improvement)

Produce physical test standards used in the calibration of the NDT equipment by means of machined notches or drilled holes. Produce impressions and verify the dimensions of the standards using shadowgraph equipment.
Locate and mark defective areas of NDT samples for further metallurgical investigation.
Calibrate, maintain and repair equipment to ensure maximum availability of equipment and integrity of test. Monitor the use of NDT spares and their availability in the site stores.
Diagnose electrical, IT and mechanical faults and carry out first line maintenance as required.
Contribute to the production of quality manuals, codes of practice and advise on the acceptability of customer specifications in the NDT area.
Assist and advise metallurgical and engineering personnel as necessary with a wide range of problems and disciplines as they arise.

About you

You will ideally be educated to ONC or equivalent in a science discipline
You should be qualified or prepared to work towards ASNT - Level 2, or equivalent, in ultra-sonic and eddy current testing via an outside examining agency.
You should also be adept in other NDT techniques such as magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection.
You must be computer (IT) literate and capable of carrying out electrical, IT and mechanical fault diagnosis and effecting repairs and documenting results.
You must be capable of liaising with and assisting customers and other external and internal personnel in a discreet and professional manner for the benefit of the business.

Benefits

Our client offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

35 days holidays per annum
Annual Pay Review
Annual Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance
One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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