NDT Trainee: Start Your Certification Journey

Laboratory Testing Inc.; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Laboratory Testing Inc. in Hatfield, PA is looking for an entry‑level Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Trainee. The role offers hands-on training, working with certified technicians, and a path toward NDT certification.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, based in Hatfield, PA. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, no experience required (1–2 years in inspection/manufacturing preferred), and the ability to obtain a forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 1–2 years of inspection or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Forklift Operator Certification (required).
• Ability to read and interpret documents (required).
• Ability to identify damaged, and/or missing material from orders (required).
• Ability to pass written and practical examinations after training.
• Ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move material up to 100 pounds.
• Must meet citizenship eligibility required by accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Gains knowledge in NDT methods through hands-on and classroom training.
• Assists qualified technicians by providing support where needed.
• Prepares for qualification exams in NDT methods by self-studying books and watching/assisting with inspections.
• Delivers materials and other items received to the appropriate areas/departments.
• Stages customer materials in the designated areas.
• Compares identifying information of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify against bills of lading, invoices, purchase orders, or other records are correct.
• Unpacks and examines incoming deliveries, notifies appropriate personnel of any damaged items, shortages, discrepancies, or inconsistencies.
• Prepares orders for processing (unpacking, pre-cleaning, staging, etc.).
• Prepares material for shipping by banding, shrink wrapping, packaging, etc.
• Assembles and repairs crates, boxes and skids as needed as well as determining the dimensions and weight of the final shipment.
• Partners with shipping & receiving department to ensure rack system is maintained and to serve as a backup when the material handler out.
• Maintains an “Open House Appearance” by keeping the Non-Destructive Testing areas clean and free of clutter by following a routine maintenance schedule.
• Seeks clarification when job specifications, methods, or directions are unclear.
• Ensures assigned work area(s) are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Reading & interpretation

Citizenship eligibility

Manual lifting (up to 100 lb)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Laboratory Testing Inc. in Hatfield, PA is looking for an entry‑level Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Trainee. The role offers hands-on training, working with certified technicians, and a path toward NDT certification.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, based in Hatfield, PA. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, no experience required (1–2 years in inspection/manufacturing preferred), and the ability to obtain a forklift certification.