NDT Assistant - Entry Level
About The Position
Nova Data Testing is seeking hard-working, dependable individuals to work as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Assistants supporting projects across the Southeastern and Northeastern United States. The Project Assistant works closely with NDT Technicians to support field inspections. Prior experience is not required, and the company welcomes motivated people willing to learn and work hard. Experience in a trade or hands-on industrial environment is helpful. The position includes on-the-job and classroom training, with a pathway to advance into a certified NDT Technician role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong work ethic and dependability.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures to maintain a safe working environment and produce quality results.
- Ability to work independently and in team environments.
- Flexibility with changing schedules.
- Willingness and ability to travel 50–75% of the time.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and kneel for prolonged periods; shifts may be 12 or more hours.
- Good visual acuity, including near, distance, and color vision.
- Ability to wear a full-face respirator and other PPE for extended periods, including maintaining a clean-shaven face as required for a proper respirator seal.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Comfort working on ladders, stairs, and scaffolding, sometimes at heights exceeding 100 feet.
- Comfort working in confined spaces, extreme heat and cold, and around industrial hazards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a trade or hands-on industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist NDT Technicians with setting up and calibrating NDT equipment.
- Travel to job sites as required to support project execution.
- Support NDT procedures, including visual inspection, ultrasonic testing, and magnetic particle testing.
- Accurately record, document, and organize inspection results.
- Maintain testing equipment and keep related records up to date.
- Use power tools such as angle grinders and die grinders for surface preparation.
- Follow established safety protocols to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
- Perform additional job-related tasks as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Industry-leading training and development for career advancement.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.
- Paid travel expenses and competitive per diem for out-of-town assignments.
- Retirement savings plan (IRA).
- Paid time off.
- Potential for a bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
