NDT Level 2 California (LPI-Penetrant)

Company: Valence
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Have the skills and knowledge to set up and standardize penetrant black lights, process a known defect standard and accept/reject the results, take measurements of pressure and water gauges, evaluate the in use penetrant, evaluate the in use developer Have the skills and knowledge to apply penetrant to aerospace parts in a manner that is acceptable to aerospace specifications, understand required dwell times for penetrant, wash penetrant off parts in accordance with aerospace prime specifications and control the materials in accordance with specifications. Have the skills and knowledge to control developer dwell times as well as understand the specifics of the evaluation process required by all aerospace OEM specifications. Have the skills and knowledge to determine if an aerospace part is acceptable or rejectable when evaluating in accordance with an aerospace OEM specifications. Be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of Penetrant inspection using a Type I, Method A, form d system. Be capable of providing the necessary guidance and/or supervision to trainees and Level 1 personnel Be familiar with the penetrant OEM aerospace specifications, aerospace industry specifications that apply to penetrant inspection, and inspection criteria within specifications used by the employer. Be capable of developing part specific techniques in accordance with customer requests. Techniques require general information on how the part is to be processed. Such techniques shall require final approval by a Level 3 certified in the method Have a basic knowledge of the other departments within an aerospace processing facility, i.e. pre-penetrant etching and cleaning, post cleaning, pre-treatment, masking, shot peen, paint. Perform other duties as required POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas. Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation. Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Experience: Minimum Formal Classroom training of 32 hours and Minimum experience or OJT of 400 hours in accordance with NAS 410 Certifications & Licenses: NDT Level II Certification per NAS 410 Compensation & Benefits: Pay Range: $18.36 – $25.95 per hour (DOE) Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program 7 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday NDT Bonus Quartey Bonus PHYSICAL DEMANDS Other Physical Requirements •Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) •Sense of Touch •Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All Required •20/20 Snellen and Color Vision Perception WORK ENVIRONMENT Work will be conducted in the NDT Department. Must be safety oriented and able to wear the appropriate attire and PPE required to for work tasks when on the plant floor

Keywords: Valence, Inglewood , NDT Level 2 California (LPI-Penetrant), Engineering , Lynwood, California