non-destructive tester

Additional Information

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect defects
• Establish NDI techniques and calibration standards
• Set up and operate radiographic equipment
• Develop and interpret radiographic film
• Calibrate, test and interpret ultrasonic equipment
• Set up, calibrate, operate and interpret magnetic particle, eddy current, liquid penetrant, acoustic emission, and infrared thermographic equipment
• Prepare, conduct and interpret liquid penetrant inspection
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
• Instruct and supervise trainees
• Interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators
• Maintain test result reports

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week