Assistant Technician - NDE

One Stop NDT; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Overtime opportunities

Per-diem paid for travel

Access to equipment and support teams

Training opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Safety-first culture

Job summary

TEAM, Inc. seeks an entry-level NDT Assistant to support certified technicians delivering nondestructive testing services at client sites and various locations. You will assist with UT, MT, PT, RT inspections and help prepare materials and equipment for testing tasks.

You will work alongside experienced NDT technicians and help with field reports, safety practices, and travel between sites as required. This role offers hands-on training and growth into more specialized testing fields.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic NDT methods.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hands-on tool experience.
• Willingness to obtain required site credentials (e.g., TWIC).

Responsibilities

• Assist certified NDT technicians with inspection setup and execution (UT, MT, PT, RT).
• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for testing assignments.
• Support radiation safety and secure work areas for radiographic testing where applicable.
• Transport equipment to job sites and maintain inventory control.

Skills

Basic NDT terminology

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tools & equipment handling

Job description

Position Summary:-

TEAM, Inc. is seeking an entry-level NDT Assistant to support certified technicians in delivering nondestructive testing services at various client sites and locations. The position provides an opportunity to begin a career in asset integrity and inspection while contributing to the safety, support, and operational excellence of TEAM’s inspection and testing operations.

The NDT Assistant will work alongside certified NDT technicians and assist with inspection activities involving methods such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Radiographic Testing (RT), in accordance with TEAM and client procedures.

Responsibilities:-

• Assist certified NDT technicians with setting up and performing inspections using UT, MT, PT, RT, and other applicable NDT methods.


• Prepare and organize materials, tools, and equipment required for testing assignments.


• Support radiation safety practices and assist in securing work areas for radiographic testing, where applicable.


• Transport equipment to and from job sites while maintaining safe handling practices and inventory control.


• Clean and maintain tools and work areas.


• Complete field reports, timesheets, and other documentation as directed.


• Follow all safety requirements, client site protocols, and TEAM’s Life Critical Expectations.


• Perform general labor duties associated with rigging, lifting, and access equipment setup.


• Work with other crew employees, supervisors, and client personnel as required.


• Support inspection and testing operations in plant, shop, and client-site environments.

Qualifications:-

• Previous experience in NDT, construction, or industrial environments is preferred.


• Familiarity with basic NDT methods and terminology is preferred.


• Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications is preferred.


• Basic mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools and equipment are preferred.

Requirements:-

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.


• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.


• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check.


• Ability to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other required site access credentials.


• Willingness to travel and work in environments typically found in Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Power, Municipality, Aerospace, and other industrial settings.


• Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.


• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to maneuver through standard refinery or plant environments, including accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells when performing field duties.


• Ability to communicate effectively through sufficient speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Ability to perform investigations through sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office duties.


• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.


• Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills.


• Ability to wear required safety equipment for assigned tasks and as required by the safety department.

Benefits:-

TEAM offers the following benefits and employment advantages for the position:

• Excellent benefits.


• 401(k) match.


• Paid vacation and holidays.


• Overtime opportunities.


• Full travel and per-diem paid.


• Access to top-tier equipment and support teams.


• Training opportunities.


• Opportunities for career growth into other inspection or technical services, project management, or leadership roles.


• A performance-driven, safety-first culture focused on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence.

About the Company:-

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions. The company provides inspection, heat treating, and specialized maintenance services to the refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, aerospace, and other industrial sectors.

TEAM is committed to safety, innovation, and performance excellence, with its services focused on supporting asset reliability and minimizing downtime.

The company’s core values include Safety First / Quality Always, Integrity, Service Leadership, Innovation, Pride and Respect, and Teamwork. These values emphasize safety, ethical conduct, service quality, continuous improvement, professionalism, respect, and global collaboration.

Work Conditions:-

The NDT Assistant position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location. Field duties may involve both indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.

The position may involve:-

• Working around production machinery and extreme noise levels.


• Interaction with crew employees, supervisors, and client personnel.


• Working at more than one job site in a day.


• Exposure to changing climate conditions.


• Periodic out-of-town travel.


• Working at heights and in confined spaces.


• Working in various environmental conditions.


• Performing duties in plant and/or shop areas.


• Wearing safety equipment as required for personal protection and assigned tasks.


• Working extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.

The job description outlines the general tasks and work difficulty associated with the position and does not specify the exact duties and responsibilities of individual roles. Management retains the right to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision, including assigning other duties of a similar kind or level of difficulty.