NDT Technician

thyssenkrupp; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

thyssenkrupp is seeking an NDT Inspector for our Lafayette, IN facility. The core focus is MPI of production parts on an MPI booth, including demagnetizing and inspection. Occasional travel is required to support piping, tanks, and pressure vessels and to uphold quality standards.

The role combines hands-on inspection work with training responsibilities, ensuring safety and reliability across customer sites. Shift: evenings; some Saturdays may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a testing environment.
• ASNT Level II certification in Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) required.
• Strong working knowledge of NDT equipment.
• Current certifications: API 653 and API 510.
• Completed TAPPI and OSHA 30 safety training.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Demonstrated safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Demagnetize parts and inspect parts on an MPI booth as the primary daily workload.
• Inspect, analyze, and identify equipment defects using certified NDT methods.
• Monitor equipment condition to prevent failures and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Recommend proactive maintenance and repairs to reduce operational risk and disruption.
• Ensure standardization, consistency, and reliability of inspections across customer businesses.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality industry standards.
• Train and supervise the technical work of other inspectors.
• Lead all safety training and model tkSCS safety procedures.
• Work directly on or around motor vehicle equipment as part of routine duties.

Skills

NDT inspection

MPI

Safety mindset

Team leadership

Customer communication

Education

ASNT Level II MPI

API 653

API 510

OSHA 30

TAPPI

Tools

NDT equipment

Demagnetizing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The NDT Inspector is based primarily at our Lafayette, IN facility, where the core of the role is MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) of production parts, including demagnetizing and inspecting parts on an MPI booth. The Inspector may also examine piping, storage tanks, and pressure vessels to identify defects and equipment issues before they cause failures. This role combines hands-on technical inspection work with training responsibilities, helping ensure consistent quality and safety standards. Occasional travel is required.

Your responsibilities

Job Summary

The NDT Inspector is based primarily at our Lafayette, IN facility, where the core of the role is MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) of production parts, including demagnetizing and inspecting parts on an MPI booth. The Inspector may also examine piping, storage tanks, and pressure vessels to identify defects and equipment issues before they cause failures. This role combines hands-on technical inspection work with training responsibilities, helping ensure consistent quality and safety standards. Occasional travel is required.

Job Description

Shift: Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am (Some Saturdays required)

Key Accountabilities

• Demagnetize parts and inspect parts on an MPI booth as the primary daily workload
• Inspect, analyze, and identify equipment defects using certified NDT methods
• Monitor equipment condition to prevent failures and reduce unplanned downtime
• Recommend proactive maintenance and repairs to reduce operational risk and disruption
• Ensure standardization, consistency, and reliability of inspections across customer businesses
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality industry standards
• Train and supervise the technical work of other inspectors
• Lead all safety training and model tkSCS safety procedures
• Work directly on or around motor vehicle equipment as part of routine duties
• Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies
  
  
  

Travel Requirements

This role is based primarily at our Lafayette, IN facility. Travel is occasional, requiring approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a testing environment
• ASNT Level II certification in Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) required
• Strong working knowledge of NDT equipment
• Current certifications: API 653 and API 510
• Completed TAPPI and OSHA 30 safety training
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Demonstrated safety-first mindset
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• ASNT Level II certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
  
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent work on or near industrial equipment, piping, and pressure vessels, often outdoors and in varying weather conditions
• May require climbing, bending, and working at heights or in confined spaces, with appropriate PPE and safety protocols
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver\'s license may be required due to frequent site travel
  
  
  

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!
  
  
  

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence. thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services strives to be the preferred supplier of value-added product management and industrial services for the manufacturing industry in North America, differentiating itself from competitors through superior reliability and quality of service, performance excellence, continuous improvement, and emphasis on creation of value. Successful partnerships with the automotive industry, its Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III suppliers, and other original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and assemblers are the foundation of successful growth as a service provider of choice. Major market segments also include consumer goods, white goods, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Services include supply chain management, logistics management, testing and inspection services, and packaging and kitting.