Occupation information for Non-Destructive Testing Specialists Washington

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

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Currently Employed: 2,500

Projected Annual Job Openings: 250

Typical Hourly Wage: $31.29 - $49.14

Typical Annual Salary: $65,090 - $102,210

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics.
Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.

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