Nondestructive Test (NDT) Technician - UT & RT

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Nondestructive Test (NDT) Technician (Associate or Experienced) at Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis, MO. The technician will conduct Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on aerospace products using cutting-edge methods including ultrasonic (UT), eddy current (ET), and radiographic (RT). The position involves working with digital and automated inspection systems in an aerospace environment aligned with industry standards and regulations. Opportunities for rapid skill growth and progress are available depending on performance. Employees are required to obtain Boeing NDT certification and pass a vision exam, with failure to maintain certification potentially leading to termination. Candidates must provide documented evidence of NDT education and/or OJT hours in UT or RT for Boeing Level 3 review. The work environment may expose the technician to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke, and radiation, necessitating a strong understanding of safety regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures. Safety training and equipment are provided, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Physical demands include standing 90% of the time, stooping, bending, stretching, engaging in awkward positioning, and lifting up to 35 lbs. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start), for which U.S. Citizenship is mandatory. Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements may also be required for some positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Formal, documented hours of NDT training/experience or military equivalent.
Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Employees will be required to obtain Boeing NDT certification and pass a vision exam.
Candidates must have documented evidence of NDT education and/or OJT hours in UT or RT available for Boeing Level 3 review.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant safety and health regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working atmosphere for self and others.

Nice To Haves

More than 3 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Level 3).
More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Level 4).
Currently hold or previously held Level II NDT certification in Ultrasonic (UT) or Radiography (RT).

Responsibilities

Completes structured training programs to gain knowledge of NDT methods, including but not limited to UT, ET, RT, MT, PT (Associate).
Performs setup for specialized non-destructive test or measurement equipment to controlled standards (Associate).
Assists in the documentation of procedures for setting up test equipment (Associate).
Analyzes routine test, inspection or statistical data to determine product and processes conformity (Associate).
Assists with standard corrective action recommendations (Associate).
Documents and communicates standard test, analysis or measurement results (Associate).
Reports potential adverse trends or anomalous results (Associate).
Performs setup for specialized non-destructive test or measurement equipment (Experienced).
Develops procedures and processes (Experienced).
Performs tests or inspections and collects data (Experienced).
Documents, analyzes and communicates results and assists with corrective action recommendations (Experienced).
Provides feedback on adverse trends (Experienced).
Responsible for non-destructive testing and acceptance of repairs to company products (Experienced).
Conducts certification preparation training, capable of providing the necessary guidance and/or supervision to Trainees and Level I NDT certified personnel (Experienced).
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal (Experienced).