NDT/NDE Technician

S&ME, Inc. • Wilmington, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

S&ME is looking for a hard-working individual ready to take their career to new heights, literally? Join our Metals team out of Wilmington, North Carolina, as an NDT/NDE Technician. As an NDT/NDE Technician, where no two days are alike, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our projects by visually inspecting structural steel, including bolted and welded connections. You'll be engaged in fieldwork that may involve safely climbing steel structures such as buildings, cell phone towers, and water tanks to heights exceeding 200 feet, using fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 2 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience OR an associate degree in a closely related field
• Active industry-related certifications:
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or working towards
• AMPP Coating Inspector Level I or II
• Achievement of ASNT Level II certification per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least one method

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training, including the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems, is a plus.
• ICC certification in Building Inspections and/or Structural Steel Inspection
• Level II for UT certification
• Level II for PT, MT certifications

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and deploy non-destructive testing methods to uphold impeccable quality standards. A significant portion of field inspection time is spent performing non-destructive testing (NDT) duties such as ultrasonic inspection (UT) of welds and/or magnetic particle testing (MT) of welds.
• Juggle testing assignments across projects, contributing to the success of each endeavor.
• Maintain testing equipment in working order and calibration; can include managing field and laboratory equipment inventories, formal calibration records, and participating in quality systems audits.
• Craft detailed reports to effectively communicate findings.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Wellness Program - $50 off per month on your 2027 premiums!
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs
• Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
• $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED