NDT Inspector

Hemel Hempstead
1 week ago
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Our client is a class leading supplier and highly trusted brand within the aerospace industry. Manufacturing precision gear splined and threaded components for clients including Rolls Royce, Eaton and Meggitt. With testing facilities, plus high-precision assembly services for small aerospace assemblies and core packs used in the windings of aircraft generators. You will be part of a great team, working within a modern and clean environment, producing high precision parts and components for the Aerospace industry. The nature of the work is small to medium batch with medium to high complexity. The primary focus of this position is to support the production demands within the Milling department The role will also support working on NPI parts to produce new methods of manufacture for our customer's cutting edge designs.

Responsibilities

Conducting NDT testing and inspection utilising both Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant methods, interpreting results, and generating reports on findings.
Identifying defects and interpreting test results.
Completing test reports and presenting findings.
Participating in Nadcap and customer audits.
Carrying out all control checks and recording the information.
Arranging calibration of NDT equipment.
Operating within Nadcap prime specifications.
Adapting Lean principles in line with Regal Rexnord principles and adhering to all relevant quality standards.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge Required

Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing role, ideally within aerospace or a related industry
Proven skills within an NDT environment and the ability to provide documented evidence of previous experience.
Relevant NDT certification (EN4179)
Three years' progressive experience as an NDT technician
Attention to detail, accuracy and process improvement techniques
Competence in the application of specified NDT techniques applicable to magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection.
The role requires the candidate to be self-certified and a quality stamp holder after the qualifying period.
Thorough knowledge and ability to read engineering drawings.
Working on own initiative
A completed recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
Experience in Nital (acid) etchPay Rate

£17-19 per hour

Benefits

Working 39.5 hours a week Monday to Friday (some overtime available)

Overtime payable at x1.5 hourly rate (days)

Discretionary pay reviews

Salary sacrifice pension scheme- currently provided by Scottish Widows

25 days holiday + bank holidays per year (including Christmas closure)

Onsite parking

Life Assurance

WeCare employee support package- offering access to private GP services 24/7 plus mental health and wellbeing services to support your healthy living lifestyle

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