Job Description

Overview

The NDT trainee will assist the Level II/ Level III Technician with designated NDT method activities while gaining experience and knowledge. MISTRAS is committed to providing a positive work environment that values safety and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Level II/III with set-up as directed and required.
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Assist with proper documentation and reports of services provided.
  • Complete assigned process in a timely manner to ensure compliance with schedule and customer needs.
  • Learn and abide by company policies and procedures.
  • Review work order instruction provided by NDT Level III to ensure processing is complete within the requirements of the specification.
  • Monitor NDT inventory needed for day-to-day operations and submit requisitions in a timely manner.
  • Complete work in accordance with all controlled documents and work instructions affecting the quality of work and processes.
  • Participate in all quality systems, safety, process, and quality training as directed.
  • Unpack incoming product and help pack finished product.
  • Prep and wash parts for NDT Level II inspector(s).
  • Operate daily production needs under the direct supervision of a Level II or higher.
  • Provide required notification to appropriate safety management personnel in the event of an incident.
  • Perform additional tasks or processes where qualified and as directed by management.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and possess a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and respond to short notice work.
  • Must be able to communicate and work well with supervisors and co-workers.
  • Proven ability to follow precise directions and procedures.
  • Ability to adapt to a schedule change as required.
  • Capable of working in a high-pace environment to meet customer needs.
  • Basic computer skills (word processing, data entry, and simple spreadsheets).
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must pass an eye exam for both vision and color test.

Additional Information

  • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
  • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required for personal protection.
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry 20-50 pounds.
  • Ability to work with water with changing temperature conditions.
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities.

How this job compares in Cudahy, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 41% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$41/hr across 483 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 3% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Cudahy, CA

Cudahy, CA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 306 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

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

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). 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 $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. NDT Trainee figures were last recalculated when this page was built.