NDT Technician - Appleton, WI

UL Solutions•Appleton, WI

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves performing non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspections on automotive fire apparatus, specifically focusing on water pumps, line voltage electrical systems, weld inspection, and operational testing of aerial ladders and platforms. The technician will conduct safety and non-safety certification inspections, analyze test results against applicable requirements, and use technical judgment to determine compliance. The position may involve auditing customer quality management programs and requires independent discretion in making technical decisions. Responsibilities include interpreting and analyzing test results against UL requirements, verifying equipment accuracy, reviewing production and inspection records, and periodically reviewing manufacturers' programs to ensure compliance. The role also involves evaluating and facilitating corrective actions for non-compliance, understanding construction and test criteria, and communicating with manufacturers, customers, and authorities. The technician will use various instruments for inspections and confirm equipment calibration. Documentation of findings is crucial, along with adherence to the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and security practices. This position is based in the Appleton, WI area and requires travel to client locations in Northeast Wisconsin.

Requirements

Fluency in English is required.
Candidate must possess a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and technical ability.
Strong verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
Ability to work outside throughout the year and inside production facilities for weld fabrication and assembly is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, both assisted and unassisted, work in confined spaces and elevated areas required, and verify torque on critical mounting bolts.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet the client's expectations at multiple work locations.
Punctual, responsible, attention to detail, and self-motivation are necessary.
Dependable personal transportation is required to visit client locations in Northeast Wisconsin, this role is based in the Appleton, WI area.

Nice To Haves

Preferred applicant has completed NDT Classroom Training in MT, VT and UT with previous Level II NDT experience.
Good mechanical reasoning, experience with welding and fabrication a plus.

Responsibilities

Witnessing performance testing of water pumps and line voltage electrical systems on automotive fire apparatus, weld inspection and witnessing operational testing of aerial ladders and platforms on municipal fire pumpers and aerial devices.
Performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, analyzes and evaluates examination and test results against applicable requirements.
Uses technical judgment to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application.
May audit customer quality management or assurance programs.
Has the authority to exercise independent discretion and judgment when making technical decisions. Interprets and analyzes examination and test results against UL requirements, verifying the accuracy of manufacturers measuring equipment and reviewing production and inspection records.
Periodically reviews manufacturers programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements.
Evaluates and facilitates options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted.
Understands construction and test acceptance criteria and requirements of applicable sections of Standards, procedures for Special Competency required categories. Communicates with manufacturers and customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections.
Discusses procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection and variations in products, devices, processes, systems and materials as necessary to resolve problems, implement changes to existing requirements or help develop new requirements.
Uses instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters and other UL supplied equipment to meet UL requirements.
Confirms proper calibration of manufacturers measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment.
Documents examination, variations and test results to appropriate UL forms.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.