NDT Trainee

NDT X-Ray Trainee

The NDT X-Ray Trainee is responsible for performing radiographic testing (RT) to evaluate aerospace castings for internal defects. This role ensures product quality by operating X‑ray equipment, preparing and positioning parts, interpreting radiographic images, and maintaining accurate inspection records.

You’ll work in compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and NADCAP standards, with opportunities to grow through a structured trainee‑level 3 career path based on certification, experience, and technical expertise.

• Preparing and positioning castings for inspection
• Operating X‑ray equipment using approved techniques and safety procedures
• Processing film or digital images and ensuring proper traceability

• Interpreting technique cards, specifications, and procedures
• Maintaining inspection records and lot traceability
• Ensuring compliance with NAS 410, NADCAP, and customer requirements

• Performing daily system checks and verifying equipment readiness
• Maintaining calibration status of inspection equipment
• Keeping the NDT area clean and organized (6S)

• Handling parts carefully to ensure protection and traceability
• Meeting production goals, cycle times, and inspection throughput targets

• Following all radiation safety and plant safety procedures
• Identifying and reporting unsafe conditions

• Supporting department and business objectives as needed

You are detail-oriented and take pride in precision work. You’re comfortable following strict procedures and understand the importance of quality and compliance in a regulated environment. You’re looking for a technical career path where you can build expertise, gain certifications, and grow into a subject matter expert or leader.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, and pull for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs (heavier with assistance)
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environments (heat, noise, dust, chemicals)
• Repetitive motion required for handling and processing parts
• Must meet visual acuity requirements for NDT certification

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
• Pay Range: $19-$20/hour (Higher pay bands for already certified NDT X‑Ray applicants)
• Quarterly bonus + overtime opportunities

• Quarterly cash bonus program based on company performance
• Life insurance, 80 hours of paid time off annually + 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution

• Structured certification‑based career progression
• Equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.