Aerospace NDT Level 3 Lead - Hands-On Inspector

Applus+ Laboratories; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability and life insurance

Shift flexibility

In-house training

Job summary

X-Ray Industries, an Applus+ company, is seeking a Level 3 NDT professional to lead day-to-day floor operations, calibrate equipment, and interpret results to ensure quality across aerospace components. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, teamwork, and mentoring junior staff.

You will oversee procedures, safety, and documentation, train personnel for multiple NDT methods, and collaborate with customers while maintaining high standards of ethics and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Level 3 certification in NDT preferred.
• Experience with multiple NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, DR, CT) and related standards.
• Ability to prepare, calibrate, and document inspection results per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate inspection equipment; interpret and document results.
• Inspect complex machined parts, castings, weldments, and assemblies per blueprints and specs.
• Direct and train NDT personnel; ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
• Maintain inventory and communicate shortages; perform safety audits and housekeeping.
• Prepare and approve NDT procedures and work instructions; audit outside agencies as needed.

Skills

NDT Leadership

Team collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Reading drawings & specs

Safety compliance

Mathematical aptitude

Cross-training

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Level 3 certification in NDT (NAS 410/SNT-TC-1A)

Tools

Hi-lo & Crane

NDT equipment operation

Job description

X-Ray Industries, an Applus+ company, is seeking a Level 3 NDT professional to lead day-to-day floor operations, calibrate equipment, and interpret results to ensure quality across aerospace components. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, teamwork, and mentoring junior staff.

You will oversee procedures, safety, and documentation, train personnel for multiple NDT methods, and collaborate with customers while maintaining high standards of ethics and technical excellence.