Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation Technician (1st Shift)

Phoenix Neutron Imaging; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SHINE Technologies in Madison, WI seeks an NDT Technician to support radiography operations at the Imaging Center, focusing on non-destructive testing, fabrication, assembly, and documentation.

Responsibilities include operating radiography equipment, supporting experiments, maintaining systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Training and certification readiness are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a technical environment preferred.
• Ability to certify and maintain NAS 410 Neutron Radiography Level I.
• Ability to operate various hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Proficiency with standard office software for documentation and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic operations and maintenance using radiographic film, detectors, imaging plates, and scanning equipment.
• Provide general technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff for experiments at the Imaging Center and off-site locations.
• Operate, maintain, assemble, and disassemble moderately complex electrical and mechanical components per work control procedures.
• Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to solve mechanical problems.
• Participate in training and qualification for radioactive material and explosives handling certification.
• Perform system upgrades, equipment testing, radiation surveys, and interlock checks.
• Identify and propose solutions to complex problems using independent judgment.

Skills

Radiography operations

Technical support

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

The Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician will support Radiography operations utilizing an accelerator-based neutron source at our Imaging Center. You will provide technical support for the operations of new and ongoing experiments involving engineering evaluation, fabrication, assembly, and documentation with a focus on non-destructive testing.

Core work hours 7:00am - 7:00pm; Sunday-Thursday; 8 hours shifts

The base salary range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00 per hour plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic operations and maintenance using radiographic film, direct reading flat panel detectors, phosphor storage imaging plates, and scanning equipment.
• Provide general technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to plan and conduct experiments at the Imaging Center and other off-site locations.
• Operate, maintain, assemble, and disassemble moderately complex electrical and mechanical components and systems, using work control process and procedure requirements.
• Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes in solving mechanical problems.
• Participate/maintain training and qualification program for radioactive material and explosives handling certification.
• Perform system upgrades, testing equipment, radiation surveys, recuring maintenance, and interlock systems checks.
• Identify, analyze, and provide solutions and alternate approaches to complex problems using independent creativity and judgment.

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre‑employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Requirements

• High School Degree required.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in a technical environment preferred.
• Ability to certify and maintain certification as a NAS 410 Neutron Radiography Level I.
• Ability to operate various hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Desire to learn innovative technologies and concepts.
• Knowledge of office computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets necessary to produce supportive documentation and graphics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, and ability to work effectively with all levels of management, technical, engineering, and scientific staff.
• Work experience involving radiography of munitions, explosives, and other critical components and the interpretation of these radiographs is preferred.
• Ability to pass medical examination as required for NDT personnel.
• Ability to pass a background check and be eligible for licensure through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.