QA-NDT Inspector Trainee

Position:QA-NDT Inspector Trainee (Job )

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job :1565

# of Openings:1

QA-NDT Inspector Trainee

The QA-NDT Inspector Trainee supports inspection activities by assisting with conducting, documenting, and maintaining records in accordance with customer and contractual requirements. Under supervision, the trainee will learn to perform Non-Destructive Testing in various NDT disciplines, working toward certification, and will assist in documenting those activities in reports and required forms.

The position is located onsite in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations.

Position may require limited travel.

• Assist with overseeing and monitoring inspections, documenting results on required forms under supervision.
• Support VT, MT, PT, and UT inspections as directed, while working toward certification in NDT disciplines.
• Learn to review documents, drawings, customer requirements, and quality procedures to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining condition found reports, test and inspection plans, process control procedures, and corrective action reports (CARs) as needed.
• Help inventory and maintain test equipment and gauges.
• Support the preparation of presentation materials, training aids, and handouts as requested.
• Participate in audits and/or surveillance activities alongside experienced inspectors.
• Complete assigned tasks with guidance, progressing toward working more independently.
• Travel to work locations as required, both CONUS and OCONUS, with supervision as needed.
• Follow and uphold all safety requirements at all times.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Must be enrolled in or have completed introductory classroom and lab training in one or more NDT methods (VT, PT, MT, UT) or be willing to complete required training. Training must align with SNT-TC-1A, ASNT, or AWS guidelines, and documentation of completed or in-progress training must be provided.
• Basic understanding of technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications, or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain access to Government facilities.
• Willingness to learn industry standards, including NAVSEA Standard Items and other Government specifications.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Hands-on experience performing NDT inspections, assisting with condition found reports, inspection plans, and/or audits, etc., preferred.
• Prefer related Department of Defense experience including direct experience with government customer relations.
• Prefer experience with NAVSEA Standard Items and ISO requirements.

• Occasional Travel; 25% or less.

• Must be able to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.

• Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Climb, Reach, Push and Pull, Stoop, Crawl, Kneel, Balance, Lift and Carry various objects and equipment.
• General shipyard/industrial environment. this type of work has physical demands that require frequent movement up to 65% of the time.
• Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there is minimal exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Hear, talk, and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.
• A considerable amount of time is spent operating a personal computer.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs and spend time moving throughout the facility and onboard marine vessels.

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected…