NDT Trainee/Apprentice Aerospace

Team Industrial Services; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

Overtime with full travel and per-diem paid

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading industrial services provider is seeking an entry-level NDT Assistant in Connecticut. The role involves supporting certified technicians with nondestructive testing services at various client sites. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a strong safety mindset. This position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for training and career growth in asset integrity and inspection.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening background check.
• Must obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.
• Willingness to travel and work in various environments.
• Must be able to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.
• Willingness to travel and work in Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Municipality, Aerospace environments.
• Willingness to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative schedules.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Safety-first mindset and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified NDT technicians in setting up and performing inspections.
• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for testing assignments.
• Complete field reports and other documentation as directed.
• Transport equipment to and from job sites and maintain inventory control.
• Complete field reports and timesheets as directed.
• Follow all safety rules and site protocols.
• Perform general labor duties such as rigging, lifting and setting up access equipment.

Skills

Previous experience in NDT

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Safety equipment

Job description

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, offering high-quality inspection, heat treating, and specialized maintenance services to the refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. We are committed to safety, innovation, and performance excellence-delivering services that ensure asset reliability and minimize downtime.

Position Overview

TEAM is seeking an entry-level NDT Assistant to support our certified technicians in the delivery of nondestructive testing services at various client sites and locations. This role is a critical first step in developing a rewarding career in the field of asset integrity and inspection. The successful candidate will play an active part in ensuring safety, support, and operational excellence for TEAM's inspection and testing operations.

Why Team

• Excellent benefits, 401k match, paid vacation and holidays, overtime with full travel and per-diem paid.
• Work with top-tier equipment and support teams in a high-impact environment.
• Opportunities for training along with growth into other inspection or technical services, project management or leadership roles.
• A performance-driven, safety-first culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist certified NDT technicians in setting up and performing inspections (UT, MT, PT, RT, etc.) in accordance with TEAM and client procedures.
• Prepare and organize materials, tools, and equipment for testing assignments.
• Support radiation safety practices and help secure work areas for radiographic testing (where applicable).
• Transport equipment to and from job sites, maintaining safe handling and inventory control.
• Ensure all tools and work areas are cleaned and maintained.
• Complete field reports, timesheets, and other documentation as directed.
• Follow all safety rules, client site protocols, and TEAM's Life Critical Expectations.
• Perform general labor duties related to rigging, lifting, and access equipment setup.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in NDT, construction, or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with basic NDT methods and terminology.
• Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools/equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening background check.
• Must be able to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.
• Willingness to travel and work in various environments typically found in Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Power, Municipality, Aerospace, and other type settings.
• Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.
• Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard, refinery or plant environment to include the ability to access elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells except when performing non-field duties.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to communicate effectively.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off‑site locations.
• Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills.

Work Conditions

• Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.
• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.
• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• Able to wear safety equipment for any task and as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
• Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.

This job description outlines the general tasks and work difficulty for the position but does not specify the exact duties and responsibilities of individual roles.

It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

TEAM's Core Values

• Safety First / Quality Always - In everything we do
• Integrity - Uncompromising standards of integrity and ethical conduct
• Service Leadership - Leading Service Quality, professionalism and responsiveness
• Innovation - Supports continuous growth and improvement
• Pride and Respect - For our customers, for each other and for all our stakeholders
• Teamwork - Global teamwork and collaboration

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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