Entry Level NDT Assistant

Acuren is currently recruiting for an Entry Level NDT Assistant for operations in Santa Ana, CA. THIS WILL BE MOSTLY A LAB SETTING WITH MINIMAL CALLOUT. NDT Assistants will assist in performing calibrations, Nondestructive Tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and record results. Entry Level NDT Assistant Job Locations US-CA-Santa Ana Requisition ID 2026-21893 Position Type Regular Full-Time Work Schedule Status On-Site Position Summary Acuren is currently recruiting for an Entry Level NDT Assistant for operations in Santa Ana, CA. THIS WILL BE MOSTLY A LAB SETTING WITH MINIMAL CALLOUT. NDT Assistants will assist in performing calibrations, Nondestructive Tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and record results. Responsibilities Work as an entry level NDT assistant, in our PT & MT Department under the supervision of the Level II Technicians & Management Assist Technicians with unpacking of parts to prep them for inspection. Perform on the production line in the Liquid Penetrant Department by: Cleaning parts of contaminants Setting up parts and dipping them in a Penetrant bath to then be moved along the production line Washing parts of Penetrant to then move them into the dryer Packaging parts after inspection Learn from Level II Technicians about job related Specifications, Defect recognition, and documentation of inspections. Earn OJT (On the job training) hours to work towards obtaining Level II Certifications Perform in production in the MT Department by: Cleaning parts of contaminants Assisting with setting up parts and assist the technician with performing inspections Cleaning parts after inspection, De-Magnetizing parts, and packaging them back up after inspection Learn from Level II Technicians about job related Specifications, Defect recognition, and documentation of inspections. Earn OJT (On the job training) hours to work towards obtaining Level II Certifications Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Some college preferred Technical background desired Must be able to have experience, credentials and history to be certified as Trustworthy & Reliable to comply with federal and state regulations, as determined by a thorough background check Motor Vehicle Driving record must meet company standards to drive company vehicles MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG/ALCOHOL AND BACKGROUND SCREENS PER CLIENT REQUIREMENTS. Benefits Competitive Salary Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance 401K Plan Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Pay Transparency: As per applicable state law the job posting pay range is $21.63-$34.13/hr depending on experience and applicable certifications. Company Overview Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services. Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments. Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. #LI-BE1 #J-18808-Ljbffr Acuren