NDI Technician

PDS Tech, Inc.; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an NDI Technician in Kinston, NC to apply advanced ultrasonic testing and other NDI techniques to ensure materials and components meet strict aviation quality standards.

Qualified candidates will have NAS 410 certification, UT Level I/II, extensive UT experience, and documented on-the-job UT hours. The role includes oversight, documentation, and potential Level III responsibilities in a demanding aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related discipline plus 3 years of related experience.
• NAS 410 certification.
• Ultrasonic Testing Level I certification.
• Minimum of 40 hours of formal UT Level I training.
• Ultrasonic Testing Level II certification.
• Minimum of 40 hours of formal UT Level II training.
• Proof of 800+ hours of Ultrasonic Testing on-the-job training (OJT).
• Demonstrated hands-on ultrasonic testing experience.
• Experience with UT methods such as Phased array, Pulse-echo, Shear wave, Through transmission.
• Ability to set up and standardize NDI equipment.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate inspection results for acceptance or rejection.
• Ability to accurately document inspection findings and non-conformances.

Responsibilities

• Perform Non-Destructive Inspection to evaluate materials and components without causing damage.
• Utilize ultrasonic testing techniques, including phased array, pulse-echo, shear wave, and through-transmission methods.
• Set up, standardize, and operate NDI equipment in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Process and inspect parts, interpret results, and determine acceptance or rejection.
• Verify that parts and processes comply with customer engineering requirements.
• Accurately document inspection findings and results.
• Establish inspection techniques using approved procedures and work instructions for final approval.
• Conduct system performance checks in accordance with applicable process standards.
• Identify non-conformances and initiate appropriate documentation according to established specifications, processes, and procedures.
• Perform audit surveillance of non-destructive inspection processes.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to trainees as appropriate.
• Depending on certification and job level, NDI methods may also include liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, thermography, shearography, eddy current, and radiography.
• For Level III responsibilities, interpret codes, standards, specifications, and contractual documents governing NDT methods.
• Assume technical responsibility for NDT facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• Prepare, verify, and approve procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy.
• Provide training, examinations, and certification support for personnel.
• Oversee NDI processes and ensure non-conformances are appropriately identified and documented.

Skills

Ultrasonic testing

Non-Destructive Inspection

UT methods

Phased array

Pulse-echo

Shear wave

Through transmission

UT Level I

UT Level II

NAS 410 certification

Auditing NDI processes

Education

Associate degree in a related discipline

Job description

NDI Technician | Put Your Ultrasonic Expertise at the Center of Aviation Quality

Location: Kinston, NC
Pay Rate: $61.59 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a highly skilled NDI Technician in Kinston, North Carolina.

This is an opportunity to put advanced Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) expertise to work where precision matters. You'll use ultrasonic testing and other NDI techniques to evaluate critical materials, components, and processes without causing damage, helping ensure they meet demanding engineering, quality, and customer requirements.

If you're an experienced NDI professional with NAS 410 certification and strong ultrasonic testing capabilities, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As an NDI Technician, you'll play an important role in maintaining quality and compliance throughout manufacturing and inspection operations. Your responsibilities may include:

• Perform Non-Destructive Inspection to evaluate materials and components without causing damage.
• Utilize ultrasonic testing techniques, including phased array, pulse-echo, shear wave, and through-transmission methods.
• Set up, standardize, and operate NDI equipment in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Process and inspect parts, interpret results, and determine acceptance or rejection.
• Verify that parts and processes comply with customer engineering requirements.
• Accurately document inspection findings and results.
• Establish inspection techniques using approved procedures and work instructions for final approval.
• Conduct system performance checks in accordance with applicable process standards.
• Identify non-conformances and initiate appropriate documentation according to established specifications, processes, and procedures.
• Perform audit surveillance of non-destructive inspection processes.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to trainees as appropriate.

Depending on certification and job level, NDI methods may also include liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, thermography, shearography, eddy current, and radiography.

For Level III Responsibilities

Where applicable, Level III responsibilities may also include:

• Interpret codes, standards, specifications, and contractual documents governing NDT methods.
• Assume technical responsibility for NDT facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• Prepare, verify, and approve procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy.
• Provide training, examinations, and certification support for personnel.
• Oversee NDI processes and ensure non-conformances are appropriately identified and documented.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this position, candidates should have:

• Associate degree in a related discipline plus 3 years of related experience.
• NAS 410 certification.
• Ultrasonic Testing Level I certification.
• Minimum of 40 hours of formal UT Level I training.
• Ultrasonic Testing Level II certification.
• Minimum of 40 hours of formal UT Level II training.
• Proof of 800+ hours of Ultrasonic Testing on-the-job training (OJT).
• Demonstrated hands-on ultrasonic testing experience.
• Experience with UT methods such as:
  • Phased array
  • Pulse-echo
  • Shear wave
  • Through transmission
• Ability to set up and standardize NDI equipment.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate inspection results for acceptance or rejection.
• Ability to accurately document inspection findings and non-conformances.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates who bring the following experience may stand out:

• Previous NDI/NDT experience in aviation, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience performing audit surveillance of NDI processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or establish inspection techniques from approved procedures and work instructions.
• Experience providing technical guidance, training, or supervision to NDI trainees.
• Broad exposure to additional NDI methods beyond ultrasonic testing.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable NDT codes, standards, engineering requirements, and quality procedures.

Why Join Us?

Your expertise can help ensure aviation components meet the standards that matter most.

At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to bring highly specialized NDI skills to a challenging aviation environment where precision, quality, technical excellence, and teamwork are essential.

This opportunity offers:

• Competitive pay of $61.59 per hour
• The opportunity to work alongside professionals supporting a leader in the aviation industry
• Hands-on work with sophisticated ultrasonic inspection methods and NDI technologies
• An opportunity to apply your technical expertise to critical quality and compliance requirements
• A professional environment that values accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• The chance to strengthen your aviation and aerospace NDI experience while making a meaningful contribution to production quality

Bring Your Expertise to the Next Level

You know that in aviation, what can’t be seen can matter just as much as what can. Your ability to detect, evaluate, and document potential issues helps protect quality throughout the manufacturing process.

If you're an experienced NDI Technician with NAS 410 certification and advanced ultrasonic testing experience, this is your opportunity to put those skills to work.

Pay Details: $61.59 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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