NDT X-Ray Technician

Y99000 General Electric Company; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Shift premiums

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GE Aerospace in the United States is seeking an experienced NDT X-Ray Inspector to help ensure the quality and safety of aircraft engine components using digital radiography and CT.

The role involves inspecting turbine blades and airfoils, documenting findings, performing setup and safety procedures, and working with shift premiums, relocation assistance, and a sign-on bonus to support career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 80 hours formal classroom education and 800 hours radiography experience.
• Pass written general, specific, and practical examinations.

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.
• Communicate information and perform duties in a teaming environment.
• Perform daily equipment set-up procedures and quality checks.
• Perform radiation safety surveys and complete annual radiation safety training.

Skills

Digital radiography

Computed tomography

Radiography training

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital radiography equipment

Job description

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.

Shift Schedule

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

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

Additional Information

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)).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

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.

Company Culture

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.