NDT/NDE Technician

S&ME•Wilmington, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

S&ME is seeking an NDT/NDE Technician to join its Metals team in Wilmington, North Carolina. The role involves field inspections of structural steel, including bolted and welded connections, to help ensure the structural integrity and safety of projects. Work includes climbing structures such as buildings, cell phone towers, and water tanks, potentially to heights exceeding 200 feet, while using fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems. A substantial portion of field inspection time involves non-destructive testing, including ultrasonic inspection (UT) and/or magnetic particle testing (MT) of welds. The technician works across project testing assignments, maintains and calibrates testing equipment, may manage field and laboratory equipment inventories and calibration records, and may participate in quality systems audits. The role also includes preparing detailed reports. Project needs may require work exceeding 50 hours per week during peak periods, off-shift and weekend work, travel (typically out of town and/or overnight), and work outside normal business hours. This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. S&ME is a 100% employee-owned company and describes career growth, training, and hands-on experience as part of its offering. Candidates must comply with the company's Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements and have valid employment eligibility; visa assistance is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of NDT/NDE metals testing experience, or an associate degree in a closely related field.
Active industry-related certification: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or working toward it.
Achievement of ASNT Level II certification per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least one method.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, climb heights exceeding 200 feet, and routinely lift and carry 40–50 pounds of materials and equipment.
Ability to safely handle field tools and maneuver equipment on active construction sites.
Valid employment eligibility (I-9).
Compliance with S&ME's Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Visually inspect structural steel, including bolted and welded connections.
Conduct inspections and non-destructive testing, including ultrasonic inspection and/or magnetic particle testing of welds.
Work on testing assignments across projects.
Maintain testing equipment in working order and calibrated.
Manage field and laboratory equipment inventories and formal calibration records, as applicable.
Participate in quality systems audits, as applicable.
Prepare detailed reports communicating inspection findings.
Safely climb structures and use fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems.
Travel and work outside normal business hours, including off-shift and weekend work, as project needs arise.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options.
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution.
401(k) with employer match.
PTO with rollover.
Maternity/parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Company vehicle and fuel card for project-based work.
Employee recognition and credential incentive programs.
$2,000 referral bonuses.
Professional training and career growth opportunities.