NDE Technician: Precision Metal Testing & Inspection

Major Tool; Westfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Tool in Westfield, MA is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform nondestructive testing of metal parts using radiographic, penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle methods.

You will review test orders, prepare parts with penetrants and developers, calibrate equipment, and document findings. The role requires attention to detail, ability to read procedures, and strong math and communication skills in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Conducts radiographic, penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle tests on metal parts to determine if parts meet nondestructive specifications.
• Reviews test orders to determine type of test requested, test procedures, and part acceptability criteria.
• Applies cleaners, penetrants, developers, and couplant to parts, or heats parts to prepare for testing.
• Calibrates test equipment (magnetic particles, x-ray, ultrasonic) to standard settings and sets up equipment for tests.
• Examines surfaces for flaws during penetrant and magnetic particle tests; locates defects.
• Marks tested parts and prepares reports outlining findings and conclusions.
• Performs similar tests on nonmetallic parts or structures.

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Write routine reports

Public speaking

Mathematical skills

Manufacturing software knowledge

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Reasoning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturing software

Spreadsheet software

Word Processing software

Job description

Major Tool in Westfield, MA is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform nondestructive testing of metal parts using radiographic, penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle methods.

You will review test orders, prepare parts with penetrants and developers, calibrate equipment, and document findings. The role requires attention to detail, ability to read procedures, and strong math and communication skills in a manufacturing environment.