Inspector Non-Des Eval Spec

Standard Job Description

IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, Vandenburg Air Force Base or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Perform non-destructive evaluation of materials, weldments, fabricated parts and assemblies through the use of non-destructive techniques (including ultrasound, magnetic particle, dye penetrant) and precision mechanical measurement devices (optical comparators, surface plates, gage blocks etc.). Interpret radiography reports and evaluate NDE services rendered by outside contractors. Inspect intricate machined parts, tooling fixtures, templates, patterns and gages used in fabrication of new, developmental and/or mock-up assemblies for conformance to specifications, workmanship, dimensional accuracy and blueprints.

Train and certify inspectors and technicians in special skills as soldering, surface mount, crimp, and wire wrap.

WORK PERFORMED

Routinely set up and operate NDE testing and inspection equipment used to perform magnetic particle, ultrasound and dye penetrant evaluation on casting, machined and welded assemblies.

Determine NDE and weld working, operating and inspection techniques to achieve required

results through analysis of problems; interpretation of data provided by sketches, drawings, procedures and specifications and other engineering data. Assist in developing operating and inspection weld and NDE procedures.

Provide both classroom training and performance base skills testing for component

soldering, surface mount, crimp, and wire wrap for both inspectors and technicians.

Initiate and perform inspection procedures and techniques for complex machined assemblies involving coordinated locating points, dimensions, and compound angles and contours. Set up various types of gages, blocks and plates to measure compound angles and coordinated

dimensions on surface plates.

Compare accumulated performance data with test procedure criteria and accept those tests

meeting requirements. Work with liaison personnel, interface organizations and customer

personnel to recommend changes in test procedures, equipment or design.

Inspect the disassembly, alteration, modification, re-assembly, and test of non-functional and

structural items and certify conformance to specification if acceptable. Ensure completeness

and accuracy of all inspection records and test data. Document discrepancies noted during

inspection.

Inspect first article, product assembly, subassembly parts and operations and certify

completeness and conformance of workmanship with Company, customer and contract requirements. Maintain records of fabrication, assembly, test and inspection operations in a current status and review for completeness prior to final closure.

Visually inspect welded parts and/or assemblies for weld defects such as undercuts craters, concavity, cracks, improper penetration, etc.

Inspect the proof loading of lifting and materials handling equipment.

Perform hardness testing on materials used for fabrication of facility and program support equipment.

Use information processing equipment as required to perform the above tasks and perform related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Micrometers, vernier calipers, height gages, gauge blocks, and surface and sine plates. NDE materials and equipment for magnetic particle, dye penetrant and other NDE disciplines.

Hardness testers, thread wires, go/no go gages, crimpers, wire wrap tools, soldering stations, and tooling.

Basic Qualifications

• Certified Level III and/or Certified Level II for NDE in Magnetic Particle and Dye Penetrant and

may require Level II NDE (Radiography, Ultrasound or Eddy Current).

• Certifiable for Weld Inspection by Lockheed Martin

• Complete knowledge of inspection practices and procedures for geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing for machining processes; types and specifications of materials, heat treat and coating requirements; and interpretation of manufacturing plants, blueprints, specifications and engineering documents.

• Thorough knowledge of shop mathematics including trigonometry

• Certifiable to become IPC certified trainer – J-STD-001 and space addendum.

• Certifiable to become IPC certified trainer – IPC-A-610

• Certifiable to become IPC certified trainer – IPC-A-620

• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Desired Skills

• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) per AWS standards.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• In-depth knowledge of Fleet Ballistic Missile practices and processes.

• Experience with SAP Quality functions, including QNotes.

• Experience interacting with DCMA and US Government customers.

• Experience with customer relations.

• Basic understanding of Ground Equipment, both electrical & mechanical.

• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).

• Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) experience

Pay Information

• $31.46 - $56.57

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Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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