POSITION SUMMARY
An NDE Helper’s main function is to learn all aspects of inspection services from a technician. They perform
equipment setup and calibrations and make evaluations under the direction of a certified NDE technician for the
applicable NDE being performed or trained for.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable
qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Assist with nondestructive testing equipment setup.
- Assist in calibrating nondestructive testing equipment.
- Assist in applying testing criteria in accordance with procedures and standards.
- Assist in preforming other job-related tasks as assigned by certified inspector/technician.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environment guidelines, policies, and regulations.
- Record results of tests and inspection under direct supervision from the training NDE Technician.
- Measure dimensions of defects to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such
as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers under direct supervision of training NDE Technician.
- Notify supervisors or other personnel of production or quality problems.
- Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs under direct
supervision of training NDE Technician.
- Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or
samples to verify conformance to standards under direct supervision of training NDE Technician.
- Position products, components, or parts for testing.
- Stack or arrange tested products for further processing, shipping, or packaging.
- Adjust, clean, or repair products or processing equipment to correct defects found during inspections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information
skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even
when dealing with emotional topics.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Ultimately be certified in all
NDE disciplines.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others
without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional
resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic
action plans.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies
feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond
guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Change’s
approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected
events.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities;
Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for
and offers help when needed.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience:
- None specifically required
Computer Skills:
- None specifically required
Certifications & Licenses:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand O
Walk O
Sit C
Manually Manipulate F
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb N
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Grasp F
Speak F
10 lbs or less F
11-20 lbs O
21-50 lbs N
51-100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs N
26-40 lbs N
41-100 lbs N
