NDT Inspector

General Tool Co; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Tool Co in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced NDT Technician to perform inspections across multiple disciplines. The role requires reading engineering docs, measuring with precision tools, and ensuring quality data is captured in reports.

Candidates should have 5+ years in NDT with two or more certified disciplines and familiarity with calibration, signaling, and process audits. This is a full-time, on-site position offering growth within a quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with hands-on NDT training across at least two disciplines.
• Experience with SPC data collection and evaluation is preferred.
• Radiography safety training and chemical handling knowledge are expected.
• Nationally recognized NDT certifications (e.g., ASNT, AWS) are required or in progress.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or specs to obtain product information and inspect first article parts.
• Measure dimensions with precision instruments and verify tolerances.
• Perform NDT tests (penetrant, magnetic, radiographic, ultrasonic, visual).
• Monitor instrument calibrations and maintain accurate documentation.
• Lead internal audits and ensure travelers and reports reflect actual data.
• Write inspection reports and create charts from test results.
• Coordinate with operators, teams, and management to meet quality targets.

Skills

NDT inspections

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Classroom training and two NDT disciplines

SPC data collection techniques training

Chemical handling and radiography safety training

Personal certification/qualification level training

Job description

You’re Not Just an Employee. You’re an Owner.

We believe that everyone who helps build this company should share in its success. That’s why we created Ownership For All - giving every eligible full-time employee an ownership stake in the business. From day one, you’re not just joining a team - you’re becoming an owner. At GTC, your wins aren’t just good for the company. They’re good for you.

Industry-leading 25% Night Shift Differential

YOUR SCHEDULE, YOUR CHOICE, YOUR PREMIUM PAY!

Two Shifts

• Days: 10-hour shifts starting between 5 & 6 am
• Nights start at 5 pm: Your Schedule, Your Choice, Your Premium Pay.
  • M-F 8 hrs. or 10 hrs.
  • M-TH 10 hrs. or 12 hrs.

FUNCTION:

Performs NDT inspections (Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, X-Ray, Ultrasonic or Visual Inspections) as required and as personal certifications apply. Must have achieved national recognition as Level II or III by national accreditation.

Note:

A Level I is training and gaining work hours for certification.

A Level II Inspector has one to three certifications of the five disciplines.

A Level III Inspector has four or five certifications of the five disciplines.

KEY RESULTS AREAS:

• Perform NDT tests and compare to the related specs for acceptability.
• Documentation is constantly and effectively monitored for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond rapidly to the needs of operators, teams and management in order to meet production and customer needs.
• Identify and implement ways to improve and eliminate waste, especially in the improvement of Quality efficiency.
• Watch for manufacturing processes that may seem irregular in an effort to identify problems or errors before they occur.
• Processes are monitored for control and feedback given to engineering for processes that have too many inconsistencies or variabilities.
• Work standards are met or improved.
• Seeks additional work to ensure high levels of productivity.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads and analyzes blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information.
• Measure dimensions such as length, height, distance and angles using standard and precision measuring instruments.
• Inspect first run/first article parts, including fabrication fit-ups, weldments and assemblies.
• Monitor inspection instrument calibrations.
• Share responsibility with department manager that all signoffs of previous operations are performed. This includes checking that the quantity on travelers matches actual part quantity. Check parts to ensure no handling damage has occurred during in-process movement. Check to be sure that "as built" drawings and inspection reports have variable data recorded, if applicable.
• Write reports and create charts regarding inspection and testing results.
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisors and customers to receive instructions and co-ordinate activities.
• Perform calibrations on NDT equipment and facilities as required.
• Examine defective parts to determine cause of defect and recommend changes or modifications in the process.
• Monitor welder certification and weld procedure qualification tests for adherence to the WPS.
• Perform the functions of lead auditor to perform internal audits in a timely manner to the requirement of the GTC Quality Manual, ISO, and other customer requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma is required.
• Classroom training and the required hours of experience to attain at least two NDT disciplines.
• Training in SPC data collection techniques and evaluation.
• Training in use and safety of chemical handling and radiography.
• Classroom training in the area of personal certification/qualification level.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a certified NDT Technician in at least twodisciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with or around a metal joining/welding facility.
• Proven problem-solving skills with proven ability to establish an effective course of action.
• Minimum of 2 nationally recognized levels of competencies (i.e. ASNT, AWS)
• Eye Examination minimum requirement - Jaeger 1 at 12" with corrective lenses and the Ishihara Color Blindness Test. Exams are required on an annual basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

All applicants will be considered for this position based upon experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital, disabled or veteran status. GTC is committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.