NDT Technician Trainee

Stelia North America; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a motivated NDT Technician Trainee to join its Quality Control Team in Lunenburg, NS. This role offers an opportunity to gain skills in ultrasonic theory and NDT processes while working in a structured training environment. Candidates will learn essential operations and work with cutting-edge NDT equipment while being supported in their professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive flexible benefits

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance and dependent life insurance

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education; technical post-secondary education preferred.
• Pass eyesight and hearing requirements per NAS 410 and QCI-011-01.
• Experience with 3D CAD systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Understand clean room and Lectra room operations.
• Learn basic lay-up processes and read blueprints.
• Participate in formal and on-the-job NDT training.

Skills

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent education

Technical post-secondary education

Tools

3D CAD systems

NDT equipment

Job description

At STELIA North America, we are offering the opportunity for a career that is out of this world! We are looking for someone to join our Quality Control Team in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. An affiliate of the Airbus Group of Companies, STELIA is an aerospace and defence company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of composite components and assemblies. Headquartered in Lunenburg, NS, and with a site in Mirabel, QC, we operate more than 150,000 sq feet of facilities dedicated to operations, manufacturing, and administration.

The NDT Technician Trainee will be trained in general ultrasonic theory and STELIA North America general and program-specific techniques/procedures to achieve NDT level 1 and NDT level 2 certification in accordance with QCI-011-01.

In this role, you will:

1. Understand clean room and Lectra room operations.
2. Learn basic lay-up processes.
3. Read and interpret blueprints and Catia/Enovia 3D models.
4. Understand customer-specific specifications (processes, inspection requirements, etc.).
5. Participate in internal Quality Control systems and control of products (travelers).
6. Gain good working knowledge of NDT equipment and computer systems used at STELIA North America, including A-Scan, C-Scan, and Phased-Array systems, both manual and automated.
7. Participate in formal and on-the-job NDT training to achieve NDT level 1 or 2 certification.
8. Complete a minimum of 40 hours of classroom training in accordance with NAS 410 and QCI-011-01.
9. Receive specific NDT program training for clients such as Boeing, ATR, Westland, and Northrop Grumman.
10. Become proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerApps, etc.).

You have:

1. Grade 12 or equivalent education; technical post-secondary education is preferred.
2. Pass eyesight and hearing requirements per NAS 410 and QCI-011-01.
3. Experience with 3D CAD systems is an asset (e.g., 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, CNC).

At STELIA North America, we recognize our people as our greatest asset. We welcome passionate, positive, team-oriented, improvement-focused individuals who are eager to grow and develop their careers. Join us to find a challenging and rewarding environment with a culture that is flexible, inclusive, and welcoming.

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Comprehensive flexible benefits, including health and dental coverage and a Health Care Spending Account.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and dependent life insurance.