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NDT Technician I

Vestas

The Role

Overview

Perform ultrasonic and visual NDT inspections on turbine blade bonding areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • ut inspection
  • vt inspection
  • equipment maintenance
  • training
  • nc reporting
  • lift operations

Tasks

-Perform NDI UT Inspections on the Leading Edge (LE) bonding area of the blade -Training responsibilities for NDI trainees and other Quality Control inspector positions -Perform NDI UT inspections on the TE Insert area of the TE side of the blade. -Operate material handling equipment, JLG lifts, and scissor lift equipment -Create Non-Conformances in quality recording database, as needed. -Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment by following all safety protocols and performing routine housekeeping and workplace organization. -Communicate quality and safety concerns with NDT Group Leader and Quality Technicians. -Perform NDI Ultrasonic Testing (UT) inspections on bonding locations of the sub-assembly blade area. -Use of hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds. -Perform activities of position as outlined in Production Work Instructions (PWI). -Maintain personal log of NDT experience hours -Coordinate with Group Leaders and other production employees to prioritize products to process. -Perform daily maintenance inspections on equipment and correct minor issues, defined in 1st Line Maintenance. -Perform NDI and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Visual Testing (VT) on the interior LE and TE bondlines, with use of Rover Camera -Work with assigned production group to complete tasks as a team. -Perform product quality inspections and make corrections as required.

Requirements

  • high school
  • english
  • ultrasonic
  • ndt
  • heavy lifting
  • asnt

What You Bring

-High school diploma/GED -Occasional heavy lifting of up to 15 pounds from floor to shoulder height. -Able to speak, read, write, and understand English. -Ability to see and hear, and must meet requirements for color blindness and visual acuity -Must maintain annual vision exams -Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as hand tools. -Documented training and experience hours signed by a Supervisor and a NDT Level III in the following Non-Destructive Testing Method: UT – Ultrasonic Testing. -Minimum training/experience hours must meet or exceed the ASNT SNT-TC-1A recommendations in the following methods/ levels: -Constant movement and motion that includes working both overhead, below waist and side to side -Standing and or walking for periods up to 3 hours. -UT–Level I:(40 training hours / 360 minimum hours in method) annually - training will be provided. -Kneeling required up to 30% of work time

Benefits

-Great 401(k) plan (with employer match). -Employment conditional upon passing the inspection skills assessment: General Examination, Practical Examination, and Specific Examination. -Tuition assistance. -Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies. -Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision.

The Company

About Vestas

-Evolved from steel tools to become a global wind turbine pioneer. -Designs, manufactures, sells, installs and maintains wind farms across onshore and offshore projects. -Manufacturing spans dozens of countries, with flagship facilities in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. -Known for landmark projects like Europe’s oldest offshore wind farm and turbine prototypes. -Specialises in wind energy infrastructure, from regional turbines to service hub networks. -Innovative developments include stealth blades, hybrid quadrotor tests, and tall turbine towers.

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