non-destructive test technician

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Aerospace industry.

Tasks:

• Conduct liquid penetrant inspection.
• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect defects.
• Interpret and document liquid penetrant inspection.
• Interpret radiographs.
• Prepare surface for liquid penetrant inspection.
• Establish NDI techniques and calibration standards.
• Set up and operate radiographic equipment.
• Develop and interpret radiographic film.
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Maintain test result reports.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• NRCAN Certification Liquid Penetrant testing Level 2.
• Nondestructive Testing Certificate.

Testing equipment and methods:

• Liquid penetrant.
• Visual inspection.
• Nondestructive testing.

Area of work experience:

• Aircraft/aerospace manufacturing.
• Metal processing.
• Oil or gas pipelines.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Sound discrimination.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Overtime required.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Other benefits.
• Travel insurance.