Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

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

What they do

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

On the job, one would

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

SKILLS

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.

Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Systems Analysis
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

ABILITIES

Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

PERSONALITY

People interested in this work, will do well at jobs that need;

Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.

Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Independence
Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Related Occupations

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

TECHNOLOGY

Analytical or scientific software

Computer aided design CAD software

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

Data base user interface and query software

Development environment software

Electronic mail software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Office suite software

Presentation software

Project management software

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Preparation
Some Preparation Needed
Education
High school diploma.
Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.
Jobtraining
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.