Company Information

DAK Americas is a globally competitive supplier of Terephthalic acid (TPA) - Monomers, Polyethylene Terephthalate Resins (PET) and Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) for the western hemisphere. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas. This opening is located at our Gaston, SC facility.

DAK Americas is a division of

Position Description:

The ideal candidate for the Level II Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Technician role, will be results driven, motivated by technical challenges and have excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills. The primary responsibility of this position is to inspect and document the safety and integrity of pressure vessels, tanks, and piping systems using internal and external visual inspections and non-destructive testing methods.

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager and serving as an active member of our Engineering, Reliability and Stores team at our Gaston, SC (Columbia, SC) facility, the primary responsibilities of the Level II NDE Technician will be accomplished through the following tasks:

• Performs NDE in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
• Interprets the results of applicable methods of non-destructive testing such as liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, radiographic, and visual testing.
• Selects, calibrates, and/or operates equipment used in the non-destructive testing of materials.
• Identifies defects in solid materials using ultrasound testing techniques.
• Prepares reports on non-destructive testing results and communicates findings to appropriate parties.
• Documents non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
• Conducts liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
• Maps the presence of imperfections within objects using sonic measurements.
• Visually examines materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws.
• Interprets and reviews engineering drawings, as required.
• Assists in the training and development of others within the organization.
• Participates in Root Cause Failure Analysis teams.
• Performs inspection of piping, vessels and tanks and records data in inspection log.
• Provides integral input to control/reduce life cycle costs of plant equipment by increasing mechanical reliability.
• Some travel may be required (10% estimated, some overnight, domestic and international).

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