CAREER

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$61,950

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+2.1% (slower than the average)

Career

What Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Do

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Other Job Titles Non-Destructive Testing Specialists May Have

Industrial Radiographer, Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician (NDE Technician), Non-Destructive Testing Specialist (NDT Specialist), Non-Destructive Testing Technician (NDT Technician)

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
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 techniques.
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.

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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Overview

Career

What Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Do

Other Job Titles Non-Destructive Testing Specialists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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