NDT Lab Technician (Onsite) – Training Lab Support

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Health insurance with PPO/HSA plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia, is seeking personnel to support the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. You will assist NDT instructors, help students in the lab, prepare labs, and ensure safety and readiness for hands-on training.

The role requires flexibility to work first, second, or third shifts, with some travel and off-site assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with NDT methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support NDT instructors during lab-based instruction for the ATDM program.
• Assist students in the lab with proper use of equipment, materials, and processes.
• Prepare labs for instruction, including setup and teardown.
• Maintain inventory of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Monitor and restock consumables as needed.
• Follow and reinforce shop safety and radiation safety practices.
• Provide general operational and logistical support for the ATDM program.
• Travel occasionally, as required.
• Lab instruction includes RT, UT, MT, PT, and VT.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NDT lab equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia, is seeking personnel to support the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. You will assist NDT instructors, help students in the lab, prepare labs, and ensure safety and readiness for hands-on training.

The role requires flexibility to work first, second, or third shifts, with some travel and off-site assignments.