Position: NDT Operative (Radiography)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £31,150 - £32,645.20 + shift allowance
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm, Friday: 5:00am - 1:00pm
Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm - +25% shift allowance
Sunday to Friday: 10:00pm - 6:00am (night shift) - +36% shift allowanceNicholas 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
Benefits
· Competitive Salary
· Holidays 22 days per year, plus 1 additional day for each year of service up to 5 years, plus bank holidays.
· 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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