NDT Tech (Northwest Indiana, IN, USA) – Veteran Jobs

Northwest Indiana, IN, USA
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An NDT technician is a professional that identifies structural weaknesses and flaws in products and structures using non-destructive techniques. NDT stands for non-destructive testing. Companies may hire NDT technicians to conduct tests and write reports on structural components of their products throughout the product development process.

Testing

Here’s a description of some common testing duties that NDT technicians perform:

  • Conducting tests to determine corrosion resistance, strength and stability with respect to stress and temperature variations

  • Identifying surface defects that may affect or prevent corrosion

  • Determining where corrosion can occur and how it will spread

  • Using ultrasonic testing to measure the thickness of metal surfaces

  • Identifying hidden flaws, such as cracks and metal fatigue, using a magnifying glass or other devices

  • Testing for defects in metal parts such as welds and joints that may weaken the part or cause fatigue damage

  • Using X-rays on internal components

  • Identifying evidence of separation in an object’s layers

  • Developing new techniques for improving testing processes

Interpreting results

Here are some NDT technician duties that involve using and interpreting test results:

  • Identifying the causes of problems with structures and the methods needed to fix them

  • Advising customers on the safety of structures

  • Performing additional tests if initial results are not conclusive

  • Analyzing test results compared to similar structured products

Writing reports

Here are some NDT technician duties that involve writing reports:

  • Creating design drawings, including descriptions of structural components

  • Describing specifications for products and structures

  • Preparing and distributing reports to customers

  • Creating plans for repairing damaged structures

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