NDT (FPI and/or MPI) Level II Technician

NDT (FPI and/or MPI) Level II Technician

Overview

The NDT (FPI and/or MPI) Level II Technician is responsible for performing, interpreting, and documenting non-destructive inspections on aerospace components in accordance with applicable specifications and standards. This role supports quality assurance in a special processing environment, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Salary: $25- $35/hr DOE

Responsibilities

Perform NDT inspections using methods such as:
Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI/PT)
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI/MT)

Interpret inspection results and determine accept/reject criteria per aerospace specifications (e.g., ASTM, AMS, NADCAP).
• Set up and calibrate NDT equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, logs, and certifications.
• Ensure compliance with NADCAP and customer-specific requirements.
• Assist in developing and reviewing NDT procedures and techniques.
• Train and mentor Level I technicians as required.
• Maintain work area, chemicals, and equipment in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Participate in audits (internal, customer, and regulatory).

Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Certification as NDT Level II in one or more methods per ASNT or NAS 410 standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical degree preferred).
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in aerospace NDT or special processing.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, processes, and defect mechanisms.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace special processing (plating, heat treating, coatings).
• Prior experience in a NADCAP-accredited facility.
• Multi-method Level II certification.

Skills & Competencies:

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as AS9100.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and data entry.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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