Senior NDT Level II Technician - Welds & Quality Lead

Doist; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

General Matter seeks an experienced NDT engineer to develop and maintain procedures, perform inspections, interpret results, and prepare clear documentation. The role supports welding process qualification and code compliance while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The candidate should bring hands-on technical experience, strong fundamentals, and the ability to mentor NDT personnel in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Education requirement – High School Diploma and Professional Certifications or demonstration of ability.
• Minimum years of experience – 7+ years.
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering under tight timelines or budget constraints.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or CWS.
• Strong fabrication background.
• Structural and piping experience.
• Welding process knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Hands-on technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and work instructions in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform NDT examinations, interpret and evaluate results, and prepare clear, accurate inspection reports and supporting documentation.
• Support development and qualification of WPSs and PQRs, including weld process qualification and evaluation of new welding processes.
• Interpret applicable construction, welding, fabrication, and inspection codes to establish appropriate examination and acceptance requirements.
• Develop inspection methodologies and support production troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and resolution of weld and fabrication quality issues.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, welding, and quality teams while providing technical guidance and mentorship to NDT personnel.

Skills

NDT

Inspection reports

Engineering fundamentals

First principles

Communication

Mentorship

Trade studies

Education

High School Diploma

Professional Certifications

Job description

General Matter seeks an experienced NDT engineer to develop and maintain procedures, perform inspections, interpret results, and prepare clear documentation. The role supports welding process qualification and code compliance while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The candidate should bring hands-on technical experience, strong fundamentals, and the ability to mentor NDT personnel in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines and budget constraints.