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22230.00 – Non-destructive testers and inspectors

Non-destructive testers and inspectors operate radiographic, ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current and similar testing equipment to detect discontinuities in objects of various compositions and materials.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Acoustic emission technician
  • Aircraft non-destructive inspection technician
  • Eddy current technician
  • Industrial radiographer
  • Infrared thermographer
  • Liquid penetrant testing technician
  • Non-destructive inspector
  • Non-destructive testing maintenance (NDT) technician
  • Pressure vessel tester
  • Radiographic technician - non-destructive testing
  • Ultrasonic testing technician
  • Visual inspection technician - welding
  • Weld tester

Core competencies

  • Quality Control Testing to use standardized testing procedures, accurately document test results and ensure materials meet specified quality standards
  • Evaluation to establish techniques for inspection to ensure objects adhere to safety regulations
  • Near Vision to accurately observe and interpret fine details and anomalies in the materials being tested
  • Pattern Identification to interpret radiographs, readouts, meters and visual indicators for patterns indicating defects
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously inspect and document variations in material properties and potential defects
  • Knowledge in Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operations to understand techniques and safety regulations to inspect the operation of equipment and the potential defects or failures of materials

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Transport, set up and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment
  • Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using ultrasonic, radiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current and other non-destructive testing methods
  • Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
  • Interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators
  • Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
  • Organize and report test results
  • May perform specialized inspections using acoustic emission, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and laser shearography testing methods
  • May instruct and supervise trainees.

Additional information

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Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists (32123)
  • Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (22231)
  • Medical laboratory technologists (32120)
  • Medical radiation technologists (32121)
  • Medical sonographers (32122)
  • Other medical technologists and technicians (32129)
  • Pharmacy technicians (32124)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

222 – Technical occupations related to applied sciences (except engineering)

Minor group

2223 – Technical inspectors and regulatory officers

Unit group

22230 – Non-destructive testers and inspectors

Occupational profile

22230.00 – Non-destructive testers and inspectors

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