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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER LEADER

Charleston AFB, South Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $97K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Nondestructive Tester Leader at Charleston AFB. The primary purpose of this position is to lead military and civilian workers in the inspection, repair, and testing of aircraft systems and components.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Using the ultrasonic-eddy current processes, performs inspections of aircraft, engine, missile, ground support equipment, etc., 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

Leads employees in the performance of Nondestructive Tester duties

Using the radiographic equipment, performs 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

Serves as NDI Technical Advisor, advising responsible shop supervisors, engineering, quality assurance and other related functions of defects found, their extent and their effect of the quality and serviceability of products

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

Qualification

Nondestructive TestingUltrasonic TestingEddy Current TestingRadiographic TestingSafety Regulations KnowledgeQuality Assurance CollaborationLeadershipTechnical Documentation

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Shift work may be required to work rotating shifts or uncommon tours of duty. Subject to call back to meet emergency situations

May be required to possess a valid operator's license to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites

May be required to obtain an appropriate clearance to perform the work in sensitive areas

May be assigned GPC cardholder responsibility for all actions covering GPC cardholder instructions

This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use

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

The screen out element for this position is the ability to lead and supervise

Knowledge of ultrasonic-eddy current and industrial x-ray radiographic methods and equipment of nondestructive testing to investigate failures in critical aircraft structures and components when considerable unknown factors are involved; and various shapes, sizes, and density of flaw indications in parts being tested

Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures

Skill to set up and operate ultrasonic, eddy-current, and radiographic equipment to examine a variety of parts, components, or material to detect hidden subsurface flaws, corrosion, and separation in bonded and honeycomb structures; and determine integrity of welds, precision dimensional and volume measurements, hardness of materials, and if defects found, render the article acceptable or unacceptable

Skill to work with quality assurance and engineering personnel to modify inspection procedures and test standards to achieve inspection objectives

Ability to develop, modify, and adapt ultrasonic-eddy current, industrial x-ray radiographic methods and techniques of nondestructive testing to investigate failures in critical aircraft structures and components when existing inspection procedures, techniques, and acceptability standards are non existent or not applicable; and interpret flaw indications and their relevance to the reliability of products

Ability to read and interpret quality control directives, engineering drawings, NDI literature, and technical orders concerning nondestructive testing methods and procedures; document actions; and maintain records manually or on a computer terminal

Prolonged standing, frequent lifting of parts and materials weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance 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

Works inside shop and in areas adjacent to or removed from the shop. 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

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.