NDT Inspector

South Wigston
1 month ago
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Level 2 NDT Technician

Job Role: NDT Inspector
Location: Leicester
Shift: AM, PM, Night Shift Rotation
Pay Rate: £37-£38k per annum (incl. shift premium)

Optima UK have an exciting new opportunity for a an NDT Inspector to work in a well established manufacturing facility in the Leicestershire area.

This is a permanent vacancy and the company offer some great benefits such as:-

Benefits:

26 days floating + 7 statutory days (this holiday entitlement increases after 10 years to 27 days)

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Sick pay

Store discount

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme

Quarterly bonus

Responsibilities:

To complete fluorescent penetrant inspection, visual inspection, and dimensional inspection on industrial components in line with strict procedures and specifications.

Daily Duties:

To inspect work, ensuring that strict conformance is met
To sign off batch cards detailing components are in line with specification and meet customer requirements
To raise any conformance issues and any relevant paperwork in line with Company procedure
To maintain FPI level 2 accreditation as required.
First off inspections
Receipt inspection (validation of parts returning from subcontract locations)
Complete conventional and CMM inspection work as an independent over check for parts
Understand engineering drawings for the purpose of inspection
Complete visual inspection of parts during the inspection process.
Undertake airflow Inspection tasks as required
Consistently achieving all area targets as determined by the Cell Manager
Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety.

Candidate Specification:

Hold a level 2 FPI qualification (desirable)
Proven NDT experience (essential)
Experience ideally been gained on Aerospace products
A solid understanding of engineering drawings and method specifications
Ability to use conventional inspection equipment
Ability to use CMM machines
A sound understanding of inspection techniques (on a variety of products) and proven engineering experience
Experience of inspecting to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment Excellent attention to detail
Willing to work on a three-shift pattern
Experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing Company, with demanding targets
Ability to produce quality work whilst working under pressure
Able to work with little or no supervision
Excellent communication skills, and the ability to contribute in a team environment Willing to learn and take on board new skills

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