WEM Tester

Job Purpose: As a WEM Tester, you will safely pressure and/or leak test grey iron, ductile iron, steel and stainless-steel castings, while following all Work Instructions. You will be required to maintain the highest level of quality and report results accurately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble parts for loading on testing bench.
• Visually examine parts for defects such as cracks and pin holes.
• Measures results of pressure test and logs data.
• Separates and marks defective parts according to job specifications and department procedures.
• Files/deburrs surplus metal from parts as needed.
• Accurately stamp parts after successful completion of test.
• Disassembles parts after testing is complete.
• Tag & move parts to staging area for storage.
• Prepare proper work order/routing documentation.
• Tests boilers, tanks, fittings, pipes, and similar objects to detect and locate leaks, using compressed air or water pressure: Installs fittings on object to seal outlets and connects object to high-pressure air or water line, using hand tools.
• Activates air compressor or water pump until gauge registers specified internal pressure.
• Observes gauge for loss of pressure indicative of leaks and examines object for escaping air or water to detect leaks.
• Marks object at source of leaks for subsequent repair.
• May apply soap solution to surface of object or immerse object to facilitate location of air leaks.
• May test object under high pressure to ensure compliance with product safety ratings.
• May be designated according to type of test used as Hydrostatic Tester; Pneumatic Tester.