NDT Trainee

Keel•Ladson, SC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride. Your Mission: Assist in performing visual, magnetic particle and dye penetrant examinations in accordance with written procedures. Learn and support the testing and inspection of products that will be performed at various stages of the production process in compliance with applicable codes, standards, or other specified requirements. Places safety and environmental issues as a priority at all times. Helps compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. The intent of an NDT Trainee is to become NDT Level II Certified. This position allows the individual to gain the required on the job hours, learn the methods and to become NDT Level II Certified.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Some education, training, and experience understanding the principles and procedures of NDT methods preferred.
Well-organized with good communication abilities, industrious, hardworking, and possessing sound problem solving abilities.
Must also be capable of passing vision/color testing.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in technical and/or mechanical related position or related degree.
Occasional travel between facilities, as business needs require.
May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
May lift or carry 50 lbs. Weights exceeding 50 lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Nice To Haves

Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
Embody Team Spirit
Relentless Customer Focus
Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
Execute with Excellence and Velocity

Responsibilities

Assist in performing visual, magnetic particle and dye penetrant examinations in accordance with written procedures.
Learn and support the testing and inspection of products that will be performed at various stages of the production process in compliance with applicable codes, standards, or other specified requirements.
Place safety and environmental issues as a priority at all times.
Help compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Work alongside NDT Level II Inspector to learn the NDT process and prepare for certification.
Understand, comply and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Follow housekeeping and 5-S initiatives in the quality department.
Work to have a practical knowledge of all production processes.
Become familiar with applicable industry standards specifications and procedures.
Learn to interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams and confer with management to employ appropriate quality codes and standards.
Work with NDT Level II Inspector to select products for test at specific stages in the production process, and test products for a variety of qualities including dimensions, performance, and mechanical characteristics.
Assist in recording test data and applying statistical methods as appropriate.
Help evaluate data and complete reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
All other duties as assigned.