NDE Technician: Precision Nondestructive Testing

Hoppe Technologies; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoppe Technologies in Massachusetts seeks a Nondestructive Tester to perform radiographic, penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections on metal parts to ensure they meet nondestructive specifications and customer requirements. You will review test orders, prepare parts with cleaners and couplant, calibrate and operate inspection equipment, document results, and prepare concise reports.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with the ability to read procedures and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for data interpretation and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review test orders to determine type of test requested, procedures to follow, and part acceptability criteria.
• Apply penetrants, developers, and couplant to parts, or heat parts to prepare for testing.
• Calibrate and set up test equipment according to material type and thickness; conduct tests per established procedures.
• Examine surfaces for cracks or defects during penetrant and magnetic particle tests.
• Conduct ultrasonic tests with transducers and observe displays to locate discontinuities.
• Examine radiographic films to locate structural or welding flaws and document results.
• Prepare reports outlining findings and conclusions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent experience

Tools

Manufacturing software

Spreadsheet software

Word Processing software

Job description

Hoppe Technologies in Massachusetts seeks a Nondestructive Tester to perform radiographic, penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections on metal parts to ensure they meet nondestructive specifications and customer requirements. You will review test orders, prepare parts with cleaners and couplant, calibrate and operate inspection equipment, document results, and prepare concise reports.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with the ability to read procedures and