Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
On the Job
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists test the safety of various structures, vehicles, or vessels. They use equipment such as x-rays, ultrasound, or fiber optics. They interpret test results and identify defects. They may also prepare reports.
Physical Demands
This career requires good eyesight.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Inspect equipment or systems.
- Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
- Test characteristics of materials or structures.
- Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- Document design or operational test results.
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
- Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects.
- Interpret design or operational test results.
- Operate industrial equipment.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Typical Working Conditions
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Working with a group or team.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Standing.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
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