Non-Destructive Testing Inspector - Level II

Location

Cerritos, CA

Wage

$110,000 – $140,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 16, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is seeking an ASNT SNT-TC-1A NDT Level II Technician to support quality assurance and verification inspection and testing of materials and structural components for major transportation infrastructure projects. This role involves performing nondestructive testing and ensuring compliance with project requirements while fostering professional growth within a people-first culture.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II nondestructive testing services in assigned methods.
  • Set up and calibrate NDT equipment, conduct tests, and document results.
  • Perform NDT of structural steel weldments and other materials according to AWS standards.
  • Conduct Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) as assigned.
  • Perform material source inspection and field inspection for QA/V.
  • Travel to job sites and fabrication shops for quality assurance verification.
  • Prepare clear and accurate records and reports related to inspection activities.
  • Maintain test equipment in good working order and keep calibration records.
  • Comply with safety and health requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Support ASNT NDT Level III with training and technical documentation activities.

Requirements

  • Current ASNT SNT-TC-1A NDT Level II certification in at least two disciplines.
  • Minimum one year of NDT experience.
  • Ability to provide copies of current ASNT TC-1A Level II certifications upon hire.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of fasteners and installation requirements.
  • Working knowledge of AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code.
  • Ability to read and interpret structural plans and specifications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Significant experience in transportation facilities on at least two previous projects.
  • Current California Driver's License and certification of Defensive Driving Training.
  • Ability to work in shop and field environments.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work supports Caltrans Division of Engineering Services for projects throughout Southern California.
  • Assignments may require travel beyond district boundaries, including out-of-state and international travel.
  • Normal workweek is 40 hours, Monday through Friday, with potential night work.
  • Candidates must complete employment reference checks and a background check.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Cerritos, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $60/hr, this posting sits about 72% above the $35/hr median for welding jobs across California — toward the top of a $28–$49/hr middle band drawn from 404 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 84% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Cerritos, CA

Cerritos, CA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across California as a whole we're tracking 541 other active welding openings from 253 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Vast (22), and Relativity Space (20). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $71/hr, Santa Ana at $53/hr, and Long Beach at $51/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.5the Bridge Welding Code, jointly published by AWS and AASHTO. It is stricter than D1.1 on fracture toughness and inspection, and is required on most state and federal bridge work.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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