NDT X-Ray Technician

GE Aerospace; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $5,000

Relocation assistance

Shift premiums

Pay progression

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an NDT X-Ray Inspector to ensure the quality and safety of critical aircraft engine components. You will use digital radiography and CT to inspect turbine blades and airfoils to exact specifications.

The role offers grade-appropriate pay progression, a sign-on bonus, relocation support, and access to advanced inspection technology within a global aerospace leader's manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal radiography training with at least 80 hours of classroom education and 800 hours of radiography experience.
• Must pass written general, specific, and practical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital radiography and CT inspections of aircraft engine turbine airfoils.
• Evaluate images against blueprints, process specs, and work instructions.
• Document test findings and archive records.
• Communicate results clearly in a team environment.
• Set up equipment and perform quality checks daily.
• Complete required radiation safety training annually.

Skills

Digital radiography

Computed tomography

Radiography experience

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join GE Aerospace as an NDT X-Ray Inspector and help ensure the quality and safety of critical aircraft engine components that power commercial fleets around the world. In this role, you’ll use digital radiography technology and computed tomography to inspect high-pressure turbine blades and airfoils to precise manufacturing and quality standards.

This is an opportunity to apply your radiography expertise in an advanced aerospace manufacturing environment while building your career with a global industry leader.

We offer shift premiums, guaranteed pay progression, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and the chance to work with cutting-edge inspection technology on products that truly matter. GE Aerospace offers a strong team environment, professional development, and comprehensive benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and long-term career growth.

Sign-On Bonus - $5,000 after 90 days of successful employment

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform digital radiography and computed tomography inspections of aircraft engine turbine airfoils in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Evaluate images and interpret test findings in accordance with manufacturing blueprints, process specifications, and work instructions.
• Accurately document test findings and archive historical records.
• Effectively communicate information and perform duties in a teaming environment.
• Perform daily equipment set-up procedures and quality checks.
• Perform radiation safety surveys and successfully complete annual radiation safety training.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous radiography training and experience must include a minimum of 80 hours formal classroom education and 800 hours radiography experience.
• Successfully pass written general, specific, and practical examinations.

Desired Characteristics

• Current certification in digital radiography
• Previous experience performing digital radiographic inspection of cast turbine airfoils.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply geometric, trigonometric, and algebraic relationships.
• Possess the skills and knowledge to set up and calibrate equipment, conduct tests, interpret, evaluate, and document findings without supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of the scope and limitations of radiographic imaging techniques.

This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations, working with chemicals, and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., isa “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., isa “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

2nd Shift Weekday Night shift: Monday-Thursday 9:00pm-7:12am

4th Shift Weekend Day shift: Friday-Sunday 7:00am-7:12pm

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes