NDT Technician Level II

Rust Belt Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking an NDT Technician Level II in Cleveland, OH. This role conducts non-destructive examinations across RT, VT, PT, MT, or UT methods on large, complex weldments to verify structural integrity and meet customer specifications.

You will set up, calibrate, and operate NDT equipment, read drawings and welding symbols, draft comprehensive inspection reports, and prepare quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Hold current or prior Level II certification per ASNT-TC-1A in one or more NDT methods (RT, VT, PT, MT, UT).
• Minimum 600 logged on-the-job hours in qualified inspection methods.
• Experience inspecting heavy metal fabrications, pressure vessels, tanks, piping, or high-consequence weldments.
• Proficient reading blueprints, welding symbols, and contract-specific NDT acceptance criteria.
• Prepare clear examination instructions, test records, and quality reports.
• Active AWS CWI credential is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive weld examinations on complex fabrications using RT, VT, PT, MT, or UT.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate NDT equipment per procedures and standards.
• Interpret drawings, weld symbols, and customer specs relative to testing criteria.
• Draft inspection reports and compile testing data to address quality requirements.
• Prepare and verify quality plans, test reports, and NDT documentation.
• Coordinate inspection activities with project management, production teams, clients, and third parties.
• Review and assemble objective quality evidence for final customer documentation.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to entry-level trainees.

Skills

Reading blueprints

NDT inspection experience

Independent work

Quality reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AWS CWI credential (preferred)

Tools

RT (CR/DR) equipment

VT, PT, MT, UT equipment

Job description

NDT Technician Level II

Location:Cleveland, OH

Shift:

First Shift: M-F, 7am - 3:30pm

Second Shift: M-Th, 3:30pm - 2am

Salary: $31.00 - $41.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and certifications
NDT Technician Level II Role

This role conducts non-destructive examinations across multiple inspection methods on large, complex weldments to verify structural integrity and ensure strict adherence to customer contract specifications and industry quality standards.

NDT Technician Level II Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive weld examinations on complex fabrications using qualified inspection methods including RT, VT, PT, MT, or UT
• Set up, calibrate, and operate NDT equipment in accordance with approved procedures and technical standards
• Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and customer specifications relative to testing acceptance and rejection criteria
• Draft comprehensive, factual inspection reports and compile testing data addressing customer quality requirements
• Prepare and verify quality inspection plans, test reports, and non-destructive examination documentation
• Coordinate inspection activities with project management, production teams, clients, and third-party surveyors
• Review and assemble objective quality evidence for final customer documentation packages
• Provide on-the-job training, technical instruction, and guidance to entry-level inspection trainees

NDT Technician Level II Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and does not have any direct supervisory reports.

About You

• Hold current or prior Level II certification per ASNT-TC-1A in one or more NDT methods, including RT (CR/DR), VT, PT, MT, or UT
• Maintain documented objective evidence of classroom training and a minimum of 600 logged on-the-job training hours in qualified inspection methods
• Possess experience inspecting heavy metal fabrications, pressure vessels, tanks, piping, or high-consequence structural weldments
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading blueprints, welding symbols, and contract-specific non-destructive examination acceptance criteria
• Prepare clear written examination instructions, test records, and comprehensive quality reports
• Hold an active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential, preferred but not required
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a collaborative, safety-focused manufacturing environment

Next Steps

If quality-focused and detail-oriented describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Work is performed in a heavy manufacturing shop environment. The position requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and complying with all industrial and radiation safety standards.