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NDT Level III UT Technician

Industrial Inspection & Analysis
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) is seeking a Level III NDT Technician – Ultrasonic Testing (UT) ASNT – to join our lab team in St. Louis, MO. This is an onsite position, and relocation assistance is provided.

Position Summary

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

In this role, you will lead, execute, and oversee the nondestructive testing programs by managing training, certification efforts, and auditing. You will develop and approve NDT procedures, perform advanced inspections, and ensure compliance with ASNT and other applicable customer, industry, and government standards.

This is a full-time position that will support a minimum of 40 hours per week. If NDT work is not available, the technician will support other areas of the lab to ensure 40 hours of work per week.

Other Benefits We Offer Include

  • Medical (w/Mental Health coverage), Dental, Vision insurance
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
  • Employer covered Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Roth Retirement Plans
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle driven
  • Relocation assistance (if required)
  • In-house training and certifications for methods such as MT, PT, VT, RT, and ET
  • $500.00 sign-on bonus (paid in first paycheck)

The Level III UT Technician Will

  • Perform hands-on Non-Destructive Testing at customer sites and / or at the lab in St. Louis. Most of the projects supported are local to the St. Louis area with only a few being out of town.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to Level 1 and Level 2 NDT personnel in the Ultrasonic Testing method.
  • Lead the qualification and certification processes for NDT personnel, including developing and administering examinations
  • Maintain comprehensive records of NDT certifications, procedures, and inspection results
  • Perform complex NDT inspections, interpret results, and make critical acceptance/rejection decisions on engine components, utilizing advanced NDT equipment and software
  • Ensure work and used materials are compliant with manufacturer and customer specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and quality procedures, laws, regulations, and customer requirements.
  • Own personal and overall job site safety, stopping the job if required due to unsafe conditions or lack of compliance with quality requirements.
  • Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections.
  • Perform pre-job preparations of equipment, job walkdowns, procedural reviews, etc. as required by the specific work scope.
  • Perform post-job equipment, job walkdowns, procedural reviews, etc. as required by the specific work scope for the completed work and future work scheduled / planned.
  • Complete applicable job reports and other paperwork as required / instructed on or before the required date as communicated by the applicable IIA representative.

Qualifications

  • ANST Level III UT certification required.
  • Provide verifiable evidence of certification, OJT hours, and / or completion of ASNT recommended training program.
  • Meet or exceed quality program requirements for work experience on the applicable method and total work experience for the NDT method and level.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license.
  • Take and pass all pre-employment screening, including background and initial and future random drug screening.
  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Desired Characteristics & Skills

  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills. Be analytical-minded, challenge existing processes, and a critical thinker.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
  • Strong leadership ability including decision-making, collaboration, and strategic work prioritization.
  • Ability to use basic software and Outlook to generate service reports and communicate within the company, including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs.
  • Highly motivated, passionate

About Us

Industrial Inspection & Analysis®️ (IIA) is an emerging, high growth inspection, testing, and analytical business seeking to build a national platform in order to serve a breadth of industrial sectors and geographies. We pledge to provide Story-Worthy Service and Solutions, through even the most challenging situations.

Making the World Safer is our mission at IIA. We are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and to helping our customers do so as well. Across every industry we serve, we offer inspection and engineering services that promote safety, efficiency and compliance with all applicable regulations.

Since 1929, our St. Louis laboratory has been a leading provider of commercial testing and inspection services for clients in an array of industries. Our lab is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), certified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and is Nadcap certified for Non-Destructive and Material Testing.

Industrial Inspection & Analysis provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. IIA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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