Job Description

Overview

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, seeking an entry-level NDT Assistant to support certified technicians in delivering nondestructive testing services. This role is crucial for developing a career in asset integrity and inspection while ensuring safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Assist certified NDT technicians in setting up and performing inspections (UT, MT, PT, RT, etc.) according to procedures.
  • Prepare and organize materials, tools, and equipment for testing assignments.
  • Support radiation safety practices and secure work areas for radiographic testing.
  • Transport equipment to and from job sites, maintaining safe handling and inventory control.
  • Ensure all tools and work areas are cleaned and maintained.
  • Complete field reports, timesheets, and other documentation as directed.
  • Follow all safety rules, client site protocols, and TEAM's Life Critical Expectations.
  • Perform general labor duties related to rigging, lifting, and access equipment setup.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening background check.
  • Must be able to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.
  • Willingness to travel and work in various environments.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.
  • Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset.
  • Previous experience in NDT, construction, or industrial environments (preferred).
  • Familiarity with basic NDT methods and terminology (preferred).
  • Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications (preferred).
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools/equipment (preferred).

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.
  • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.
  • Interaction with other crew employees, supervisors, and client personnel.
  • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
  • May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Benefits

401k
PTO

How this job compares in Hammond, IN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Indiana currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$31/hr across 83 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 Hammond, IN

Hammond, IN currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Indiana as a whole we're tracking 124 other active welding openings from 75 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Hammond, or widen the search to Indiana.

TEAM, Inc. currently has 2 other openings live in Indiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Indiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are NCW (37), Lensing Building Specialties & Architectural Sales (4), and Skillforce (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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