Salary Breakdown
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Average
$66,230
ANNUAL
$31.84
HOURLY
Entry Level
$36,520
ANNUAL
$17.56
HOURLY
Mid Level
$62,480
ANNUAL
$30.04
HOURLY
Expert Level
$98,280
ANNUAL
$47.25
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Supporting Programs
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Top Expected Tasks
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
01
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
02
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.
03
Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
04
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
05
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
06
Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
07
Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
08
Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
09
Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.
10
Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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