NDT Level II Technician

General Matter

$72K — $108K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of NDT experience, demonstrating expertise in technical writing for procedures.
  • Certification in one or more NDT methods is mandatory.
  • Strong foundational understanding of engineering principles.
  • Ability to conduct trade studies with solid recommendations based on limited data.
  • High School Diploma required, along with professional certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain NDT procedures in alignment with industry standards.
  • Conduct NDT exams, interpret results, and produce comprehensive reports.
  • Support development and qualification of welding processes and standards.
  • Understand and apply construction and inspection codes for evaluation.
  • Create inspection methodologies for production troubleshooting and quality resolution.
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to provide mentorship and guidance.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan availability.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, such as stock options.
  • Potential opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
Full Job Description
About This Role

The NDT Technician is responsible for performing nondestructive testing examinations, interpreting and evaluating results, preparing written NDT reports, and developing NDT procedures and work instructions. This position requires certification in one or more NDT methods and demonstrated experience in technical writing for NDT procedures in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and work instructions in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
  • Perform NDT examinations, interpret and evaluate results, and prepare clear, accurate inspection reports and supporting documentation.
  • Support development and qualification of WPSs and PQRs, including weld process qualification and evaluation of new welding processes.
  • Interpret applicable construction, welding, fabrication, and inspection codes to establish appropriate examination and acceptance requirements.
  • Develop inspection methodologies and support production troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and resolution of weld and fabrication quality issues.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, welding, and quality teams while providing technical guidance and mentorship to NDT personnel.

Basic Qualifications
  • Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
  • Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
  • Education requirement - High School Diploma and Professional Certifications or demonstration of ability.
  • Minimum years of experience - 7+ years


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering under tight timelines or budget constraints.
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or CWS
  • Strong fabrication background
  • Structural and piping experience
  • Welding process knowledge
  • Strong communication skills
  • Hands-on technical experience

Additional Requirements
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

The hourly rate range for this role is $35 to $52 per hour.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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