Quality Assurance Technician Jobs

What You'll Do

• Performs work in a specialized field involving data collection and evaluation from established procedures in functions such as nondestructive testing, electronic testing, destructive testing, telemetry testing, radiometry, radiation measurement, infrared radiation measurements, receiving inspection operations, or evaluation
• Performs work with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duties under general supervision
• Requires application of judgment and skill in the performance of critical data collection assignments
• Assists professionals as required in identifying problems and in establishing new and improved procedures and techniques
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures
• The work performed involves the use of specialized equipment of varying degrees of complexity working with valuable materials whereby improper judgment could result in loss of product or extensive data ; depending upon assignment, the Technician will operate such equipment as computer controlled product testers, linear accelerators, ultrasonic, optical alignment photographic and related test equipment in a defined department or section; evaluates data collected in accordance with prescribed procedures for each operation
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Understands worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls
• Attends all required safety meetings and training and offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment
• Performs associated duties as assigned within the work area to ensure proper housekeeping incidental to care and protection of equipment, records and procedures
• Performs tasks according to Standards, Internal Operating Procedures, Operation and Instruction Standards, and other written procedures or verbal instructions
• Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management
• Follows prescribed procedures

• Operates various items of equipment such as linear accelerator, x-ray machines, lasers, radiometric instruments, acoustic emission equipment, ultrasonic test equipment, EDDY Current, CMM, CT, etc.
• Follows prescribed procedures in the proper setup of assemblies and operates equipment associated analysis functions
• Processes film, sets up test objects and recording media, and evaluates data based upon findings and calculations as determined by prescribed procedure

What You Can Expect

Skills

• Must meet initial employment requirements
• Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions
• Requires the ability, as determined by past experience and/or academic records, to read, comprehend, and adhere to and perform necessary mathematical operations
• Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above
• Must have current specific education and/or experience as noted below, depending upon assignment
• All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof; ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation

Minimum Job Requirements

• Successful completion of AA Degree in Industrial NDE or Medical X-ray (preferred), combined with at least 6 months job-related experience
• OR Four (4) years direct experience in an industrial laboratory (NDE oriented) with demonstrated ability, based upon past performance, to perform the function involved as determined by comprehensive interview and background evaluation
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., 1 year job-related experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)
• OR at least 9 credit hours of relevant college Physics, and at least 9 credit hours of advanced math or engineering courses (content), combined with at least 1 year job-related experience

Functional Requirements

• Standing (2 hours/day)
• Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties
• Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc.)
• Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
• Good hearing
• Climbing with legs only (stairs)
• Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from the face)
• Repeated squatting
• Ability to keyboard
• Repeated bending at the waist
• Walking (2 hours/day)
• No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
• Lifting or carrying (less than 40 pounds)
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Ability to use small tools
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
• Straight pulling or pushing (2 hours/day)

Environmental Factors

• Shift work
• Electro-magnetic fields
• Strong acids and bases
• Heavy metals
• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Around moving vehicles
• Hands in water
• Solvents and degreasing agents
• Explosives
• Ladders or scaffolding
• Isolated work assignments
• Radiation exposure
• Radio frequency energy
• Fumes, smoke, gasses
• Lasers
• Microwave energy (other than a microwave oven)

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