| Job Title |
Inspector, Magnetic Particle And Penetrant |
| Job Description |
Inspects Chemically Treated Metallic And Nonmetallic Parts And
Assemblies Under Fluorescent Or Black Lighting For Defects, Such
As Fissures, Weld Breaks, Or Fractures, Using Magnetic Particle
Or Fluid Penetrant Inspection Processes And Equipment, Using
Either Of Following Methods: (1) Immerses Or Sprays Ferrous
Magnetic Metal Parts With Iron Oxide Solution. Positions Parts
Between Electrodes Of Magnetic Testing Equipment And Activates
Switch To Induce Magnetic Field That Attracts And Accumulates
Iron Oxide Particles At Defective Points. (2) Immerses Or Sprays
Nonmagnetic Metal Or Nonmetallic Parts With Fluid Penetrant
Solution. Rinses Excess Solution From Parts, And Dries Parts In
Oven. Examines Parts Under Fluorescent Or Black Lighting To
Detect Defects At Or Near Part Surfaces Indicated By Thick
Deposits Of Iron Oxide Particles Or Reflection Of Penetrant
Solutions. Removes Surface Defects, Using Handtools, Power
Tools, Or Abrasive Solutions, Or Marks Part Defects For Repair
Or Discard Depending On Nature And Extent Of Defects. Notifies
Supervisor Of Defective Processing Of Parts Or Materials. May Be
Designated By Inspection Process Involved As Inspector, Magnetic
Particle (any Industry); Inspector, Penetrant (any Industry).
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