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NDE Level I Technician (7:00am-4:30pm)

R.E. Darling Co., Inc.
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026

 

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information

 General Description:

The Quality Assurance, Level I NDE Technician reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.  This position shall perform the functions and methods for which certifications are required.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform RT and/or UT NDE inspections
  • Monitor material and supplies
  • Maintain equipment calibrations and maintenance cycles
  • Support development of inspection techniques
  • Support production operations

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Visual acuity Jaeger 1 or equivalent and 20/40 minimum vision required, corrected or uncorrected
  • Minimum of three (3) years, experience in NDE of aerospace hardware, specifically with composites, rubber, and bonded structures, preferred, OR
  • Prior certification or qualification to Level I in an NDE method, including objective evidence of 40 hour classroom training.
  • Successful completion of the Level I examination for RT and/or Level I examination for UT in accordance with RQC 0526 (NAS 410) – administered by REDAR Principal Level 3.

Special Tasks and Focus Areas:

  • Perform RT and/or UT NDE inspections
    • Perform RT and/or UT examinations on REDAR manufactured and procured product
    • Perform NDE system self-audits
    • Monitor flow and traceability of product submitted to the department
    • Other duties as required
  • Monitor material and supplies
    • Monitor inspection consumables (film, chemicals, etc.) inventories
    • Order materials and supplies
  • Maintain equipment calibration and maintenance cycles
    • Perform system checks and calibrations of inspection equipment
    • Support service and maintenance of equipment
    • Assist in maintaining radiation monitoring, and other required systems
  • Support development of inspection techniques
    • Evaluate new jobs and programs and assist in the development of techniques as needed (working with REDAR Level III or Principal NDE Level III)
  • Support production operations
    • Perform standard visual and dimensional inspections on product, when applicable
    • Interface with production personnel in order to insure complete and accurate NDE inspections are performed and documented
    • Support Cause and Corrective Action (CCA) investigations
    • Other duties as required

“AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disable”

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.

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