NDT Level II Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly Services is hiring an NDT Level II Technician for a great opportunity in Hampton, VA. This role supports defense shipbuilding and naval fabrication programs in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

This is a certified NDT position for someone experienced with Visual Testing (VT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) . Candidates with Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT), or radiographic film interpretation experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Location: Hampton, VA
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $32–$38/hr, based on certifications and experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Defense / Shipbuilding

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform VT, PT, and MT inspections in accordance with approved procedures, NAVSEA requirements, ASNT/SNT-TC-1A standards, drawings, and customer specifications.
• Inspect welds, fabricated assemblies, ship structures, and in-process/final components.
• Interpret inspection results and determine accept/reject disposition based on applicable standards.
• Set up, calibrate, standardize, and verify NDT equipment and reference standards.
• Accurately document inspection results, techniques, findings, and dispositions with full traceability.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Support audits, investigations, corrective actions, and quality-related NDT activities.
• Work closely with Quality, NDT Level III personnel, and production teams to support compliance and program requirements.
• Assist with training or technical guidance for Level I personnel when needed.

This Job May Be a Great Fit If You Have

• Current NDT Level II certification in VT, PT, and MT .
• Experience working under ASNT SNT-TC-1A standards.
• Experience with NAVSEA requirements or defense/shipbuilding inspection standards.
• Ability to interpret and disposition NDT inspection results.
• Experience inspecting welds and fabricated components in a shipbuilding, naval, or industrial environment.
• Strong blueprint, weld symbol, and specification reading skills.
• Strong attention to detail, technical judgment, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Experience with UT and/or RT , especially radiographic film interpretation, is a plus.

Certification Requirements

Candidates must be able to provide:

• Copies of current NDT Level II certifications for applicable methods.
• Documented experience hours by method.
• Training records that meet employer written practice and ASNT requirements.
• Accurate and complete certification, training, and experience documentation.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in shipbuilding and industrial environments.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and elevated areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Must be able to meet vision requirements per written practice.
• Ability to lift as required by the position.

Pay Details

Pay is $32–$38/hr , based on certifications, documented experience hours, and method qualifications. Additional compensation may be considered for candidates certified or qualified in UT, RT, or radiographic film interpretation .

Apply today to take the next step in your NDT career with Kelly Services.

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