Metallurgical Technician (NDT)

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NATURE & SCOPE

The Metallurgical Technician- Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Technician position is responsible for utilizing Visual, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Flux Leakage, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Mechanical Testing techniques to inspect and test steel bars.

Responsibilities include calibrating sensitive inspection equipment; setting up production tests and evaluations to determine the acceptance or rejection of material; and communicating nonconformities to production and support personnel to ensure customers receive quality products that meet regulatory codes, standards, internal criteria, and specifications.

The technician must be capable of learning general knowledge of steel processing and understanding how it affects product quality. The successful candidate must be able to complete and pass in-house Level I and Level II Nondestructive Testing training courses in each applicable discipline.

The NDT Technician is also responsible for performing maintenance on test equipment to ensure continuous operation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Follow all site Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality directives. Adhere to all plant and departmental safety rules and work procedures.


2. Assist in achieving predetermined quality goals established by the company. Verify proper testing and authorize shipment of finished goods.


3. Participate in the development of standard practices for quality control methods.


4. Participate in proper, efficient, and effective work methods that improve quality and production capacity. Cooperate with other departments to maintain minimum downtime operations.


5. Assist in the creation and/or modification of procedures.


6. Complete all required annual safety and environmental training.


7. Actively participate in Failure Analysis methodologies.


8. Perform other duties as assigned.


9. Participate in team FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) activities, as well as equipment POD (Probability of Detection) and MSA (Measurement System Analysis) evaluations.


10. Participate in the use of industrial tools, sample collection, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [email protected]