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fluoroscope operator
A professional who operates fluoroscope to inspect metal castings for hidden defects, such as excessive porosity and subsurface cracks. Respnsibilities include:
- Aligns castings on table, lowers fluorescent screen over castings, and starts machine.
- Turns dials to adjust fluorescent penetration depth according to density of metal.
- Examines reflections of castings on illuminated lid to locate defects.
- Realigns castings for cross-sectional views, adjusting dials to new focus points.
- Rejects castings not conforming to plant specifications, and places castings aside for salvaging.
- Notifies superior of findings.
- Records number of castings inspected and rejected, using automatic counter.
- Submits minometer pencil worn on person to supervisory personnel for reading to ascertain amount of stray radiation escaping from fluoroscope.
- May inspect casting for defects, using magnetic testing machine.
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