
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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