Radiographer

Bradken’s Specialty Products business is a leading global manufacturer of innovative, complex engineered castings and fabrications for commercial and military applications. Bradken operates a global network of manufacturing, sales and service facilities employing about 3,000 people worldwide. How we go about our work is just as important as the work we do.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Radiographer to join our Tacoma Foundry. The Radiographer role is to perform production radiography on castings and weldments in line with company goals and objectives serving internal customers. This will be achieved with safety as a priority and to achieve standard cost while upholding our quality and delivery requirements.
SHIFT: 3:00pm-1:30am (Training on days for 90+ days)
WAGE: $24.68-$28.68
Nature and Scope: The Radiographer Level I role is to perform production radiography on castings and weldment using radioactive isotopes and high energy X-Ray in compliance with State of Washington regulations and plant policy and procedures, and to achieve the business unit's mission and business plan.
Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure compliance with State of Washington and organizational health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations
• Review customer specification requirements within the system
• Establish and implement radiographic techniques on castings and weldments in accordance with customer specifications
• Review completed radiographs for compliance with technical specifications and applicable acceptance criteria
• Complete required paperwork to support radiographic inspection and Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requirements
• Assist with guidance and training of Radiographer Trainees
• Keep work area clean
• Alert supervisor to any safety or quality issues needing attention
• Alert supervisor to any maintenance needs
• Recommend process improvements
• Participate in special activities, projects, and programs in order to support Bradken’s safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications:

• Previous or current Society for Non-Destructive testing - Technical Committee (SNT-TC-1A) Level I certification and Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel (IRRSP) certification
• Must be able to provide previous exposure records upon request
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge:

• Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
• Strong Math skills including basic algebra
• Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code and Military specification helpful
• Background in welding and/or metallurgy helpful

Physical Requirements:

• Able to walk on uneven surfaces
• Able to lift 60 pounds
• Able to twist, stoop, bend, and stand in the performance of job duties
• Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be capable of passing a near vision (Jaeger 1) eye exam with corrected or uncorrected vision and a brightness discrimination exam
• Physically able to work in a restricted radiation area

Special Requirement: Job requires individual to work in a restricted radiation area. Although exposures are well below those allowed by WA State DOH and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) the individual will receive a dose of ionizing radiation while on the job. Increased controls mandated by NRC and WA State require the individual to be finger printed and finger prints forwarded to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for processing. Background checks by Bradken for hew hires or individuals employed by Bradken for less than 3 years must be performed.
Why join our team at Bradken? We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.
Benefits:

• Successful applicants will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 once you commence work with us*.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
• We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead.
*Sign-on Bonus payments are subject to meeting with policy and criteria.
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
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