NDE Assistant - Ames, IA

Description

NDE Assistant Job Description:

*Must be available to work weekends.  6 days/week is typical work schedule*

The NDE Assistant will assist NDE Technicians in performing specific calibrations, specific Nondestructive Tests, and specific evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations. The NDE Assistant will receive both on the job and classroom training and development to further their career as an NDE Technician.

Responsibilities

• Set up and utilize Nondestructive Test equipment

• Assist NDE Technicians in the calibration of NDT equipment

• Assist NDE Technicians conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDE methods of inspection

• Record results of inspections

• Assist Technicians in performing NDT procedures and other operations

• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

Requirements

• Complete and pass a DISA Background check

• Complete and pass a Urine/Alcohol Drug Screen

• Complete and pass site specific safety council

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, accommodation and color vision

• Moving, carrying, lifting, objects in excess of 50 lbs

• Climbing and working off of ladders, stairs, and scaffolding in excess of 100 ft

• Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time

• Work in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and cold

• Work in and near industrial hazards.