NDT/NDE Technician

S&Me, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

ESOP with 5% company contribution

401(k) with employer match

PTO with rollover

Maternity/Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle & fuel card

Referral bonuses

Job summary

S&ME, a 100% employee-owned company, is hiring an NDT/NDE Technician in Wilmington, NC. You will perform field inspections of structural steel, including high climbs with fall protection, and conduct UT/MT testing to ensure safety and integrity of our projects.

Join a dynamic team with strong safety culture, training, and opportunities for professional growth in geotechnical and construction materials testing. This is a full-time, field-focused role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years NDT/NDE metals testing experience OR an associate degree in a related field
• Active industry certifications: AWS CWI or in progress; ASNT Level II in at least one method

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and non-destructive testing to uphold quality standards.
• Perform UT weld inspections and MT inspections as part of field testing.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment; manage field/lab inventories and records.
• Craft detailed reports communicating findings clearly.

Skills

NDT/NDE testing

UT inspections

MT inspections

Fall protection

Field safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in related field

Tools

NDT equipment calibration tools

Ultrasonic testing equipment

Magnetic particle testing equipment

Job description

NDT/NDE Technician

Requisition Number: 2026-1060-08

S&ME is looking for a hard-working individual ready to take your career to new heights as an NDT/NDE Technician on our Metals team out of Wilmington, North Carolina. With no two days alike, you'll build skills that matter and leave your mark on the safety of the structures that shape our community.

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee; you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO with rollover
• Maternity/Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced

As an NDT/NDE Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our projects by visually inspecting structural steel, including bolted and welded connections. You'll be engaged in fieldwork that may involve safely climbing steel structures such as buildings, cell phone towers, and water tanks, to heights exceeding 200 feet, using fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems.

What You'll Do:

• Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing: Conduct inspections and deploy non-destructive testing methods to uphold impeccable quality standards. A significant portion of field inspection time is spent performing non-destructive testing (NDT) duties such as ultrasonic inspection (UT) of welds and/or magnetic particle testing (MT) of welds.
• Project Testing Assignments: Juggle testing assignments across projects, contributing to the success of each endeavor.
• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Maintain testing equipment in working order and calibration; can include managing field and laboratory equipment inventories, formal calibration records, and participating in quality systems audits.
• Report Creation: Craft detailed reports to effectively communicate findings.

This position may require working 50+ hours per week (during periods of peak workload), as well as off-shift and weekend work, as needed. Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training, including the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems, is a plus.

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma/GED
• A minimum of 3 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience OR an associate degree in a closely related field
• Active industry-related certifications:
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or working toward
  • Achievement of ASNT Level II certification per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least one method
• Additional certifications, a plus:
  • ICC certification in Building Inspections and/or Structural Steel Inspection
  • Level II for UT certification
  • Level II for PT, MT certifications

What to Expect:

With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Working the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Climbing heights over 200 feet
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment
• Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites
• Working outside of normal business hours and traveling (typically out-of-town and/or overnight) as project needs arise

Why Join S&ME?

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and join a company that truly invests in its people.

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. We do not accept candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins.