Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician II

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Work Location: Airway Heights, Washington
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Range: $27.90–$42.30 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM; four 10-hour shifts
Experience Required: Documented NDT training and experience hours supporting required certifications; no specific minimum years required
Certifications Required: Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), Radiographic Inspection, and Digital X-Ray Inspection
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Pre-Employment Screening: Drug testing required as a condition of employment

Position Overview

We are seeking a certified Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician II to perform nondestructive testing on sheet metal aircraft components.

The selected candidate will process parts, interpret inspection results, develop and revise technique sheets, and document findings according to company and customer requirements.

This position requires current certifications in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection, Radiographic Inspection, and Digital X-Ray Inspection, along with documented training and experience hours supporting those certifications. No specific minimum number of years of experience is required.

The technician will work under direct oversight for conventional X-ray inspection and limited oversight for fluorescent penetrant inspection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process parts and interpret inspection findings according to company and customer specifications.
• Follow established NDT technique sheets and ensure revisions meet applicable requirements.
• Support NDT Technician I personnel and assist with inspections.
• Accurately document inspection findings.
• Create and revise NDT technique sheets according to established requirements.
• Generate X-ray film for parts with simple and complex geometries.
• Identify faulty processes and notify the appropriate NDT technician or supervisor.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of NDT methods and recommend solutions to issues affecting productivity.
• Verify dimensions using calipers, micrometers, and other inspection equipment.
• Enter accurate manufacturing planning information, including quantities, and complete electronic timekeeping records.
• Interpret and follow written instructions, sketches, schedules, drawings, and other technical documents.
• Perform work according to established quality standards and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate basic operations to others as needed.
• Work under direct oversight for conventional X-ray inspection and limited oversight for fluorescent penetrant inspection.

Required Qualifications

• Current certifications in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection, Radiographic Inspection, and Digital X-Ray Inspection.
• Documented NDT training and experience hours supporting applicable certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing plans, engineering blueprints, sketches, and technical instructions.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to locate applicable technical information and seek clarification when necessary.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and NDT processes sufficient to anticipate problems and apply effective inspection techniques.
• General knowledge of welding and forming processes.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment drug testing.
• Ability to work onsite in Airway Heights, Washington.
• Availability to work the designated first-shift schedule, Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Work Environment

• Onsite aerospace manufacturing and inspection environment in Airway Heights, Washington.
• Work involves sheet metal aircraft components with simple and complex geometries.
• Regular use of conventional X-ray, digital X-ray, and fluorescent penetrant inspection processes.
• Use of precision measuring equipment and technical manufacturing documentation.
• Compliance with established inspection procedures, safety requirements, and drug-free workplace policies.
• First-shift schedule, Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, consisting of four 10-hour shifts.

Key Competencies

• Fluorescent penetrant inspection
• Radiographic and digital X-ray inspection
• NDT technique sheet interpretation and development
• Inspection interpretation and documentation
• Blueprint and technical instruction interpretation
• Precision measurement
• Basic GD&T
• Shop mathematics
• Manufacturing process knowledge
• Inspection process improvement
• Attention to detail and quality
• Safety awareness
• Technical communication and teamwork