NDT Technician

KBM Resourcing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced NDT Technician to join their quality control team. The ideal candidate will possess skills in manual ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, and liquid penetrant inspection. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while supporting fabrication and welding operations. This is a full-time permanent position with a focus on quality control in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a fast-paced engineering/fabrication environment.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Experience with ASME, API codes, or BS EN ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working area and perform tasks in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare scan plans and NDT records in line with quality control plans.
• Liaise with clients and third-party inspectors regularly.

Skills

Manual ultrasonic testing

Magnetic particle inspection

Liquid penetrant inspection

Defect reporting

Client liaison

Job description

Overview

NDT Technician- Bathgate

The Role

NDT Technician competent in manual ultrasonic testing (MUT), magnetic particle inspection (MPI) and liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) of welds and components. Certification in MUT of tees, nodes and nozzles is advantageous. It is preferred, but not essential that the successful applicant is qualified in MUT of forgings and visual testing (VT) of welds. The role involves working as part of the quality control team to support fabrication, machining and welding operations in manufacturing and remanufacturing of standard connector products and capital drilling equipment. An understanding of HSE and QA requirements within an engineering organisation is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe working area and performing tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Preparation of scan plans.
• Preparation of NDT records all products in accordance with project quality control plans and specifications.
• Accurate reporting of defect size and location including sketches.
• Verification of NDT equipment prior to use.
• Carrying out NDT activities as required.
• Liaising with clients and 3rd party inspectors on a regular basis.
• Maintenance of traceability logs in the fabrication and welding department.
• Supporting goods-in and final inspection operations when required.
• Uploading completed NDT Reports to the document control system.

Requirements

• Practical experience in a fast-paced engineering/fabrication environment with working knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality procedures is essential.
• Experience working with relevant industry codes and standards such as ASME, Section V and VIII; API 1104 and Spec 16A or BS EN ISO 17640.
• Experience of using flexible or rigid MPI coils is advantageous.

Full time (37.5 hours) and permanent