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Job Description
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Non-Destructive Testing Specialists”.
Also Known As…
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
- Quality Manager
- Quality Engineer
- Non-Destructive Testing Technician (NDT Technician)
- Non-Destructive Testing Supervisor (NDT Supervisor)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialist (NDT Specialist)
- Non-Destructive Testing Services Director (NDT Services Director)
- Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician (NDE Technician)
- Non-Destructive Evaluation Manager (NDE Manager)
- Inspector
- Industrial Radiographer
- Test Technician
- Predictive Maintenance Technician
- Predictive Maintenance Specialist
- Non-Destructive Testing Scientist (NDT Scientist)
- Non-Destructive Testing Engineer (NDT Engineer)
- Non-Destructive Tester
- Non-Destructive Evaluation Specialist (NDE Specialist)
Tasks for “Non-Destructive Testing Inspector”
- Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT) such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
- Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines using non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.
- Prepare reports on non-destructive testing (NDT) results.
- Map the presence of imperfections within objects using sonic measurements.
- Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing (NDT) trainees or staff.
- Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
- Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
- Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
- Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing (NDT) of products or materials.
- Produce images of objects on film using radiographic techniques.
- Develop or use new non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.
- Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing.
- Identify defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques.
- Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
- Document non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, processes, or results.
- Visually examine materials, structures, or components using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed circuit television systems, and fiber optics for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws.
Related Technology & Tools
- Personal computers
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Binoculars
- Charge-coupled device CCD cameras
- Laser alignment tools
- Volt meters
- Precision rulers
- Black lights
- Digital micrometers
- Magnifying glasses
- Digital video cameras
- Eddy current inspection equipment
- Electric hoists
- X ray microscopes
- Scanning electron microscopes SEM
- Desktop computers
- Amp meters
- Neutron detectors
- Capacitance testers
- Depth gauges
- Load indenters
- Power drills
- Telescopes
- Vibration analysis equipment
- Handheld accelerometers
- Measuring tapes
- Recirculating hot air drying ovens
- Handheld sprayers
- Gauss meters
- Infrared thermographic scanners
- Microwave meters
- Fiber optic strain sensors
- Remote reading electronic thermometers
- Radiation detection badges
- Schmidt rebound hammers
- Digital refractometers
- Acoustic testers
- Light meters
- Two-channel oscilloscopes
- Vernier calipers
- Timing equipment
- Stereo microscopes
- Binocular polarizing microscopes
- Metallurgical microscopes
- Gamma ray testing equipment
- Electrical conductivity meters
- Closed circuit television systems
- Width gauges
- Fluorescent microscopes
- Piezoelectric sensors
- Windsor probes
- Inspection endoscopes
- Ground penetrating radar GPR systems
- Ultrasound inspection equipment
- Acoustic emissions systems
- X ray equipment
- Laptop computers
- Velocity meters
- Computer assisted tomography CAT inspection equipment
- Portable microscopes
- Immersion tanks
- Height gauges
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