Total Aviation Staffing

Level II Liquid Penetrant (PT) Inspector

El Cajon, CA • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time Staffing and Recruiting

Level II Liquid Penetrant (PT) Inspector


Pay: $25 - $30 per hour (higher rates possible for Level III candidates)

Location: El Cajon, CA (on-site)

Schedule: Full-time, direct hire


About the opportunity

Our client is a respected precision aluminum casting company in El Cajon working on high-value parts for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. They're looking for a Level II Liquid Penetrant Inspector to join their quality team.


What you'll do

- Perform fluorescent and visible dye penetrant inspection of aluminum castings to approved procedures, using water-washable and post-emulsifiable methods.

- Interpret and evaluate indications such as shrinkage, porosity, and cracks against customer specifications.

- Classify, document, and escalate nonconformances to MRB.

- Run process control and equipment checks.

- Train Level I personnel.

- Work with internal teams on quality improvement.

- Keep a safe, clean work area.


What you need

- Level II PT certification, current or previous, or training to obtain it promptly.

- Hands-on fluorescent penetrant inspection experience on aluminum castings, including setup, inspection, and documentation.

- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

- Must meet vision standards.

- Around 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience, ideally in aerospace or precision manufacturing.

- Basic computer skills and good communication.


Why this role

- A key quality role on aerospace and defense work.

- Room to grow, with varied projects.


Why apply through Total Aviation Staffing

Total Aviation Staffing connects aviation professionals with opportunities across commercial aviation, business and general aviation, MRO and aftermarket services, aerospace and defense, and aviation manufacturing. Even if this role isn't the perfect fit, applying with us gives you access to openings that may not be publicly advertised, along with guidance from recruiters who specialize in aviation.


Ready to put your PT skills to work in El Cajon? Apply today.

Level II Liquid Penetrant (PT) Inspector in El Cajon at Total Aviation Staffing

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