Welder NDT Certification

Pay Range

$30-$50/hr DOE

• Testing Operations:
  Perform NDT methods—such as Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Dye Penetrant (PT), or Radiographic (RT) testing—to detect internal and external weld flaws (e.g., cracks, porosity, or lack of fusion).
• Equipment Management:
  Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized inspection and testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Code Compliance:
  Review blueprints, welding symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) to verify that welding operations align with codes set by the American Welding Society or other regulatory bodies.
• Reporting:
  Document findings, generate formal inspection reports, and identify non-conforming work requiring repair or remediation.
• Field & Lab Work:
  Collaborate with project managers, structural engineers, and welders across construction sites, manufacturing plants, shipyards, or refineries.

• Welding Proficiency:
  Background in structural welding processes like GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, or FCAW.
• NDT
  
  Certifications:
  
  ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) Level II or III certifications in specific testing disciplines (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT).
• Inspection Credentials:
  Often requires or highly values an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• Blueprint Reading:
  Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Safety Knowledge.

• Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications Specifications.
• Experience working with 0.010-0.030 tolerances is a MUST.
• Basic understanding of welding symbols per AWS 2.4.
• Basic blueprint reading.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.

• NDT Certification.
• Minimum 5 years experience as welder or supervisor’s approval of welding test plates.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance