NDT INSPECTOR

Randstad USA; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

sharing

Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D

Paid Holidays & PTO

Certification and advancement

Annual performance and compensation

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Randstad USA is hiring an experienced NDT PT Level II Inspector for direct hire in Elk Grove Village, IL. The role performs liquid penetrant testing, final inspections, and process control checks on precision aerospace components.

The position requires 32 hours of LPT instruction, 270 hours of on-the-job PT experience, and the ability to read blueprints and standards. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 32 hours of formal Liquid Penetrant Testing instruction.
• 270 documented hours of on-the-job Liquid Penetrant Testing experience.
• Knowledge of penetrant inspection processes and acceptance/rejection criteria.
• Ability to understand blueprints, specifications, codes, and standards.
• strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Preferred: Current or previous NDT PT Level II certification; Aerospace/defense inspection experience; ASTM E1417 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) and final inspections.
• Interpret indications and determine acceptance/rejection based on specifications.
• Develop and modify part-specific inspection techniques.
• Prepare, clean, wash, and process parts for inspection.
• Perform process control checks according to ASTM E1417 and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, codes, standards, and technical specifications.
• Complete inspection documentation and accurately track work performed.
• Identify quality issues and assist with corrective/preventative actions.
• Maintain proper handling of parts, chemicals, and inspection equipment.
• Train and mentor employees developing penetrant inspection skills.
• Participate in NDT training, certification exams, and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all environmental, chemical, quality, and safety procedures.

Skills

Product Inspection

Testing

Sorting

sample

liquid testing

Inspection

process control

aerospace

Education

High School

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Hello, NOW HIRING – DIRECT HIRE NDT PT Level II | Liquid Penetrant Testing (Perform liquid penetrant testing, final inspection, and process control checks on precision aerospace and defense components.) Location:Elk Grove Village, IL Shift:1st Shift | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Pay:$24.00–$28.00/hr, based on experience Industry:Aerospace, Defense & Precision Manufacturing Role Summary Randstad USA is seeking an experiencedNDT PT Level II Inspectorfor a direct hire opportunity. This position performs Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), evaluates indications, conducts final inspections, and ensures precision components meet customer and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• PerformLiquid Penetrant Testing (PT)and final inspections
• Interpret indications and determine acceptance/rejection based on specifications
• Develop and modify part-specific inspection techniques
• Prepare, clean, wash, and process parts for inspection
• Perform process control checks according toASTM E1417and customer requirements
• Read and interpret blueprints, codes, standards, and technical specifications
• Complete inspection documentation and accurately track work performed
• Identify quality issues and assist with corrective/preventative actions
• Maintain proper handling of parts, chemicals, and inspection equipment
• Train and mentor employees developing penetrant inspection skills
• Participate in NDT training, certification exams, and continuous improvement activities
• Follow all environmental, chemical, quality, and safety procedures

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 32 hours of formal Liquid Penetrant Testing instruction
• 270 documented hours of on-the-job Liquid Penetrant Testing experience
• Knowledge of penetrant inspection processes and acceptance/rejection criteria
• Ability to understand blueprints, specifications, codes, and standards
• strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills

Preferred:

• Current or previous NDT PT Level II certification
• Aerospace or defense inspection experienceManufacturing or production experience
• Experience working with ASTM E1417

Benefits

• Direct Hire
• $24–$28/hr
• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Certification and advancement opportunities

salary: $49,920 - $58,240 per year shift: First work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify part specific techniques to ensure processing is performed in accordance with applicable customer requirements and specifications.
• Unpack parts, document their as-received condition and prepare orders for inspection using predetermined criteria.
• Perform part washing and preparation for final inspection in accordance with part specific techniques.
• Interpret indications and evaluate parts in accordance with specified accept/reject criteria.
• Perform process controls to ensure the department is operating in accordance with ASTM E 1417 and customer specific requirements.
• Complete applicable paperwork for orders in-process, and track labor time using MIL’s internal software.
• Maintain proper housekeeping while adhering to applicable chemical, environmental and safety procedures.
• Provide on-the-job training to department personnel and act as a mentor for individuals working to acquire experience and knowledge of the penetrant process.
• Assist NDT and QA Management in the disposition of corrective and preventative actions, and troubleshooting.
• Level II personnel are expected to participate in NDT training programs, document hours of experience and take certification exams as required to advance their level of certification.
• Take part in company-wide training and continuous improvement opportunities toward quality assurance initiatives, company objectives and peripheral projects.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs

Skills

• Product Inspection
• Testing
• Sorting
• sample
• liquid testing
• Inspection
• process control
• aerospace

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School