NDI Technician – UT/NDT Specialist & Quality Mentor

Accelera; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking an experienced NDI Technician to conduct comprehensive Non-Destructive Inspection evaluations across various systems and materials. The role focuses on ensuring parts and processes meet strict engineering specs, customer requirements, and quality benchmarks.

Responsibilities include performing UT, PA, PT, MT, ET, and RT inspections, calibrating equipment, documenting findings, mentoring junior staff, and conducting audits to maintain compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of direct industry experience.
• Current NAS 410 certification or equivalent.
• Current UT Level I and II certifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute UT, PA, PT, MT, ET, RT methods as specified.
• Prepare and calibrate NDI instrumentation for testing.
• Evaluate components against engineering criteria and document results.
• Develop inspection methodologies per work instructions with authorization.
• Maintain inspection logs and records for quality control.
• Report non-conformances to uphold standards.
• Mentor junior staff in NDI workflows.
• Perform surveillance audits for compliance with customer/quality mandates.
• Analyze industry codes and contractual obligations for Level III oversight.
• Oversee integrity of NDT facilities and equipment.
• Review NDI work instructions for accuracy.
• Support training, testing, and certification of NDI team members.

Skills

Ultrasonic Testing

Phased Array

Pulse-Echo

Shear Wave

Through Transmission

NDT Standards

Documentation & Reporting

Mentoring

Education

NAS 410 Certification

UT Level I Certification

UT Level II Certification

Formal UT Training 40h (Level I)

Formal UT Training 40h (Level II)

OJT UT 800 hours

Job description

Accelera is seeking an experienced NDI Technician to conduct comprehensive Non-Destructive Inspection evaluations across various systems and materials. The role focuses on ensuring parts and processes meet strict engineering specs, customer requirements, and quality benchmarks.

Responsibilities include performing UT, PA, PT, MT, ET, and RT inspections, calibrating equipment, documenting findings, mentoring junior staff, and conducting audits to maintain compliance with industry standards.