Ndt Operator

Overview:
Working as part of operations team and reporting to the Operations / Production Manager in one of the various NDT laboratories across Element, the
**NDT Operator** is responsible for set up and testing of various parts utilising a multitude of non destructive tests depending on the product type and manufacturing specifications and or customer specifications. The NDT Operator is qualified to level 2 in at least one of the relevant NDT methods, able to operate without direct supervision in accordance with International, National standards and Element NDT procedures. The NDT Operator will also participate and contribute to a number of core business initiatives and policies including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

**Responsibilities**:

- Working as part of an NDT inspection team across 8-hour rotating shift patterns to test various parts such as castings and forgings and welds
- Working as a team under the direction of the Operations Manager to ensure customer deadlines are met in a timely fashion including shared overtime where required
- Working to implement and develop specific NDT techniques under the guidance of Company appointed Level 3 and Technical Managers
- Working in accordance with Element testing procedures and written instructions, interpretation of national and international standards
- Assisting and conducting routine quality checks of testing equipment in accordance with approved procedures
- Working under guidance of Company appointed Level 3 and Technical Management to ensure continued professional development, certificate renewal / recertification and further qualification through structured training in multiple NDT methods
- Attending daily SQDC meetings and contributing to overall Element fundamentals improvement via suggestion and implementation of initiatives
- Participating in 5S initiatives and following good housekeeping practices
- Handling of customer parts and materials using assorted lifting equipment such as cranes, forklift trucks in accordance with approved lifting plans and manual handling procedures
- Adhering to Element safety and quality management systems and being and active participant in a strong safety and quality culture

Skills / Qualifications:

- Qualified to Level 2 in at least non complex NDT methods with Magnetic Particle and Penetrant Testing in accordance with EN4179 / NAS410
- At least 1-2 years Aerospace NDT experience
- Experience in at least one product form such as Castings, Forgings, Welds
- Experience working within an engineering and / or Laboratory environment
- Good general standard of education particularly in English and Maths
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Willingness to work overtime where demand requires additional capacity
- At least 1-2 years Aerospace NDT experience
- Experience working within an engineering and / or Laboratory environment
- Good general standard of education particularly in English and Maths
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Willingness to work overtime where demand requires additional capacity

Company Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement:
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.