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.