Ultrasonic Operator

**Please note: experience in ultrasonic / NDT is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.**

**Pay**

The starting range is £13.28 - £14.24 (dependant of qualifications). There is an additional 22% shift allowance. Upon completion of an in depth training plan and sign off from an external NDT Level III, your pay rate will increase to £19.76. Please note this training plan will run over a number of years.

**Shift Pattern/Working Hours**

Working the 15s shift pattern. The average working week is 44 hours, averaging 190.67 hours per month.

**Main Purpose of Job**
- Methodically work with a safe and conscientious approach, protecting yourself and others within the facility to ensure that your job requirements are met in an efficient and timely manner.
- Application of automated and semi-automated ultrasonic immersion techniques (and manual contact testing if required), on forged product, to test/inspect and report where necessary components using the correct procedure, specifications and documentation.
- Calibrate the equipment in accordance with the customers specification and internal Forged Solutions procedures.
- Maintain records of inspection within the parameters of the procedures and specifications.
- Interpretation of technical drawings & specifications to include the evaluation and documentation of inspection results.
- Assist in the successful completion of audit such as NADCAP & Customer Audits, BSI etc
- Assist in the training of other technicians in equipment and certification.

**Key Tasks and Accountabilities**:
Ÿ Always maintain and practice high standard of Health and Safety including the correct completion of H&S documentation including work permits, risk assessments, method statements etc.

Ÿ Ensure departmental housekeeping is maintained to a high standard and the 5s philosophy is driven.

Ÿ Methodically work with a safe and conscientious approach, protecting yourself and others within the facility to ensure that your job requirements are met in an efficient and timely manner.

Ÿ Application of automated and semi-automated ultrasonic immersion techniques (and manual contact testing if required), on forged product, to test/inspect and report where necessary components using the correct procedure, specifications and documentation.

Ÿ Calibrate the equipment in accordance with the customers specification and internal Forged Solutions procedures.

Ÿ Maintain records of inspection within the parameters of the procedures and specification.

Ÿ Interpretation of technical drawings & specifications to include the evaluation and documentation of inspection results.

Ÿ Assist in the successful completion of audits such as NADCAP & Customer Audits, BSI etc.

Ÿ Assist in the training of other technicians in equipment and certification.

Ÿ Any other ad-hoc duties as required.

**Aptitudes Required**
- Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Innovative, resilient and confident.
- Team working skills.
- Logical and analytical.
- Can-do attitude, self-motivated.
- Flexible.
- Promote and embrace change.
- Behave ethically and not compromising on standards - accountable.

Ÿ Promote and embrace change.

Ÿ Continuous Improvement.

Ÿ Good communication skills at all levels.

**Experience**

Previous experience in ultrasonic inspection to level II certification on wrought products using immersion/ contact methods would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided in-house.

**Education**

**Essential**

**Desirable**

Ultrasonics Inspection Level II Certification.

**Salary**: Up to £14.24 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Matlock, DE4 2JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person