Job Description

MISTRAS Group is seeking a qualified NDT UT II Shear Wave Technician, full-time, in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will perform advanced non-destructive examinations using ultrasonic shear wave techniques to detect, evaluate, and document discontinuities in welds, base materials, and structural components. This position requires a strong understanding of ultrasonic inspection principles, applicable industry codes, and the ability to interpret inspection results while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.

Working For MISTRAS Group

Comprehensive health benefits with coverage after 30 days worked full-time employment Generous paid time off and company paid training Competitive Wages & Per Diem for Travel jobs per DSA Rates 401K Savings Plan with 50% company match up to 6% of salary, after 90 days PTO and paid holidays

Job Responsibilities

Perform Ultrasonic Testing (UT) inspections utilizing shear wave techniques on welds, plate, pipe, pressure vessels, and structural components. Interpret and evaluate inspection results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and customer specifications. Set up, calibrate, standardize, and operate ultrasonic testing equipment before and during inspections. Identify, size, characterize, and document discontinuities using appropriate shear wave methods. Complete accurate inspection reports, data sheets, and quality documentation. Verify equipment calibration and maintain calibration records. Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, procedures, and technical specifications. Ensure inspections are performed in accordance with ASME, AWS, API, ASTM, and customer requirements. Maintain compliance with company Quality Management System (QMS), safety policies, and industry regulations. Coordinate with customers, supervisors, engineers, and quality personnel regarding inspection findings. Assist with developing inspection techniques and improving inspection processes. Mentor and provide guidance to Level I technicians as needed. Maintain certification records and participate in continuing education and annual proficiency requirements. Travel to customer facilities and job sites as required.

Requirements

Current Level II Ultrasonic Testing (UT) certification in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A, NAS-410, or CP-189. Demonstrated experience performing manual shear wave ultrasonic inspections. Thorough understanding of ultrasonic wave propagation, angle beam inspection techniques, DAC, AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria, and flaw characterization. Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld procedures, and inspection requirements. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and electronic reporting systems. Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Preferred Requirements

Graduated from a Non-Destructive Testing School Additional NDT certifications (PT, VT, PAUT, RT) are a plus Experience in refinery, manufacturing, fabrication, aerospace, or industrial environments preferred

MISTRAS Group strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS Group employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a workplace where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

Note To Applicants

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s worker's compensation law.

Initial (if applicable) Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial (if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran

status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$31/hr across 14 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 40 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 32 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 246 other active welding openings from 162 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

MISTRAS Group currently has 1 other opening live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Mullins Mechanical (6), Aerotek (5), and Gerber Collision & Glass (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Atlanta at $29/hr, Lithia Springs at $29/hr, and Marietta at $24/hr. Atlanta is among them.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
  • ASME Section IXthe ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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.

Similar openings near Atlanta, GA

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. NDT UT II Shear Wave (SWUT) Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.