Level III NDT Technician

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

  Location: Macomb - Macomb , MI ,  United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Req ID: 25236  

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Level-III NDT Inspector will create, implement, and maintain all NDT procedures and ensure they adhere to customers' requirements and specifications. They will serve as the responsible Level-III party and a Level-III technician. They will also oversee all NDT personnel, their training and records, and the NDT operations they perform. Primary NDT methods will focus on magnetic particles (MPI or MT), fluorescent penetrants (FPI or PT), and ultrasonics (UT). They will coordinate with their manager, department leads, and other team members to ensure that all jobs are tested to the specifications of each job and meet the outlined requirements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect and/or oversee the inspection of completed welds using specified NDT techniques
• Verify NDT requirements and specifications on projects
• Interpret codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the NDT method(s)
• Ensure the correct equipment and materials are being used for any given NDT method
• Train and maintain all NDT operations, NDT personnel, and certification records of NDT inspectors
• Evaluate and document process changes and work alongside Program Manager and Quality Assurance to obtain customer approval when required
• Suggest alternative NDT testing techniques
• Demonstrate correct NDT procedures
• Ensure proper sequencing is followed through verification of procedures and work instructions
• Preparing and verifying the adequacy of procedures and work instructions
• Perform Annual NDT Internal Audits along with Quality System audits when required by the written practice
• Obtain and Maintain Nadcap NDT certification levels per the following applicable Nadcap Audit Checklists (AC 7114, AC7114/S, AC7114/1, AC7114/1S, AC7114/2, AC7114/2S, AC7114/3, AC7114/3S, AC7114/7 and AC7114/7S)
• When applicable and required by the written practice, audit external vendors to ensure the written practice is meeting requirements
• Lead in preparation and hosting of NDT Nadcap audits
• Responsible for cataloging the calibration, certification, and maintenance of all NDT equipment
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to all safety procedures and regulations
• Supervise, train, and examine all NDT work operations performed by NDT personnel
• Document NDT reports and test results for jobs
• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 9 years of inspection experience
• Minimum of 3 years of aerospace industry experience preferred
• Nadcap experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Weld engineering degree preferred but not required
• Ability to work roughly 90% on-site and 10% off-site (travel may be required)
• Ability to meet the requirements of NAS410 for both the responsible Level-III and a technical Level-III in at least one of the relevant methods
• Ability to write NDT procedures and written practices
• Thorough knowledge of the materials, components, product technologies, NDT methods, and NDT techniques used by the employer
• Ability to maintain, operate, and supervise all NDT operations and technicians
• Ability to achieve Nadcap accreditation for all NDT processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support daily responsibilities
• Must be comfortable working in a constantly changing environment; adaptability & flexibility are critical in this role
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Great understanding of NDT and welding processes
• Ability to pass a drug test in compliance with the law
• Ability to pass a background check in compliance with the law
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicants should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government

Export-Control Disclaimer: This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (Baker Industries worksite) is contingent upon verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. The Lincoln Electric Company, at its sole discretion, may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled data, technology, and/or software source code may require authorization. The Lincoln Electric Company may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Multi-limb coordination: the ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down
• Manual dexterity: the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand along with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Trunk strength: the ability to use the abdominal and lumbar muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without fatigue
• Arm and hand stability: the ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving the arm or while holding the arm and hand in one position
• Static force: the ability to exert maximum muscular force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
• Reaction time: the ability to respond quickly (with hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, image) when it appears
• Stamina: The ability to physically exert yourself for long periods of time without getting out of breath
• Depth perception: the ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther from you or to judge the distance between you and an object
• Operation and control: control of equipment or systems operations
• Active listening: paying full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Coordination: Adjusting actions as a response to the actions of others
• Judgment and decision making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, work from ladders and scaffolds, and occasionally sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock and frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Baker Industries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Baker Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.

HARASSMENT POLICY

Baker Industries expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Baker Industries' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

ATTENTION: THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement by the Manager of Recruiting & Training will become the property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter who has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

ABOUT BAKER INDUSTRIES, A LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY

Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric company based in Michigan, is an industry-leading supplier of tooling, flight hardware, prototyping, CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing, assembly, finishing, quality inspection, and design & engineering services to OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers in the world's most demanding industries. For more information, visit

ABOUT LINCOLN ELECTRIC

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 71 manufacturing locations in 21 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.