X-Ray Technician

SUMMARY:
Summary: A leading Manufacturing Concern, based in Johannesburg South, in their field is seeking a X-Ray Technician that operates, inspects and assesses items received from department using 4 x-ray machines. Routine responsibilities involve the use of various procedures and the application of clearly prescribed Works Instructions.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications

• Education Level:
  
• Matric with Maths & Sciences
• NDT Level
• Level II Industrial Radiography qualification

• 2-5 Years Experience in non-destructive equipment handling and practices.
• NDT Level II Minimum
• Automative added advantage
• X-ray (required)
• 480 effective working hours and experience under supervision of authorized Industrial radiographer

• Oral and written communication skills in English Language
• Leadership skills with ability to lead remote and cross-functioned teams and organizational agility
• Negotiation, Analytical, Presentation and Project management Skills

• The use of various procedures and application of clearly prescribed Works Instruction
• Health & Safety Regulation in line with NDT
• Strong Administrative Abilities
• DIN EN ISO 9712
• Basic principles of radiation protection and control

• Record and capture all non-conforming items on the scrap recording system as and when a non-conforming item is detected.
• Compile daily scrap and output sheets as prescribed by the department HOD at the end of each shift worked.
• Compile and submit required production records and reports to next line of supervision (HOD, X-ray, sprue drill and Heat Treatment) at the end of the working shift and/or any other time.
• Identify and report any unsafe work condition to the next line in supervision (HOD, X-ray, sprue drill and Heat Treatment).

• Inspect items using calibrated x-ray equipment. Automatic sheet identification selects the program itself. Inspect item on the screen to detect defects which do not conform to standard, mark rejected items using reject button for the crusher to damage item.
• Inspect item on screen to detect defects which do not conform to standards.
• Troubleshoot and report to the LP Casting HOD or LP Casting Technician should items not continuously flow to the X-ray machines.
• Unstuck items stuck int eh X-ray in feed conveyor and/or exit conveyor.

• Compile all required process and quality documents as prescribed in Works Instructions and production control documents.
• Strictly adhere to the Health, safety and Environmental policy of the Company.
• Report any substandard in Quality, Maintenance and HSE to the next level in supervision (HOD, X-ray, Sprue drill and Heat Treatment).

• Instruct new personnel in safe working practices and in the nature of biological effects resulting from exposure to radiation
• Ensure operational procedures are so established and maintained.
• Investigate each case of excessive or abnormal exposure and ensure steps are taken to prevent reoccurrence.