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Position: NDT Operative (Radiography)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: 30,500 + 25% allowance on afternoon shift
Hours: 37.5 hours; Monday - Thursday 6am -2pm / 2pm - 10pm, Friday 5am -1pm / 1pm - 9pm
Nicholas Associates have an opportunity for an experienced NDT Operative to join our client's inspection team. Primarily, qualified to Level 2 in Radiography with experience of castings Inspection within the aerospace, nuclear or oil and gas industries is sought, a qualification in Computed Radiography would be a distinct advantage.
Radiography Duties
Routine control checks to validate the inspection process and verify equipment calibrations.
Keeping computerised inspection records and archiving paper records
Evaluate the results and make accept / rejection decisions based on customer acceptance criteria
Interpret specification and assist in production of NDT techniques for level III approval
Assist in audits and ensure continued compliance with the company's NDT accreditations e.g., NADCAP and UKAS
Non-destructive examination of castings by Radiography using x-rays to reveal internal discontinuities
Operating computed radiography system utilising Phosphor Imagining Plates
Load and unload film cassettes and process films, check radiographs against samples to ensure correct setup
Carry out control checks, processor monitoring and verify equipment calibrations
Restock darkroom cupboards and replenish processing solutions
View and interpret radiographs produced in both in-house and externally by subcontractor and evaluate results in respect to customer acceptance.
Experience / Skills Required
Ideally qualified to EN4179 / NAS410 Level 2 (castings experience preferable but not essential)
Must have experience of inspection of castings within aerospace, nuclear or oil and gas industry
Must be willing to undergo relevant Company Based Re-Qualification to ASNT & NAS410
Willingness to undergo further training to gain Qualification in other methods where required
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Computer literacy and experience of Microsoft Office Suite applications would be desirable, but training will be provided
Good team worker but someone who can also work under their own initiative
UK Applicants only
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Holidays 22 days per year, plus 1 additional day for each year of service up to 5 years, plus bank holidays.
37.5 hours; Monday - Thursday 6am -2pm / 2pm - 10pm, Friday 5am -1pm / 1pm - 9pm.
25% shift allowance on afternoon shift
Generous Pension scheme
Optional Westfield scheme
Free onsite parking
Recruitment Referral Scheme
Career Development and Progression Opportunities
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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