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Overview

MISTRAS Group is seeking an experienced Radiographic Testing (RT) Technician with Rope Access experience to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. This is a full-time, local position, and candidates must currently reside in the Los Angeles area to be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Perform radiographic testing (RT) inspections in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, and client requirements.
  • Set up and operate radiographic equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Perform inspections in elevated, confined, and difficult-to-access locations using rope access techniques.
  • Interpret and evaluate radiographic results according to applicable standards.
  • Complete accurate inspection reports and required documentation.
  • Maintain NDT and rope access equipment.
  • Follow all radiation safety, rope access, company, and client safety requirements.
  • Assist with other NDT methods and inspection activities as needed.
  • Maintain required certifications and training.

Requirements

  • Previous RT/NDT inspection experience required.
  • Current RT certification preferred.
  • Rope Access certification/experience required.
  • IRATA or SPRAT certification preferred.
  • Ability to safely work at heights and in challenging work environments.
  • Strong understanding of radiation safety requirements.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Must currently reside in the Los Angeles, CA area.
  • Must be willing to work locally throughout the Los Angeles area.
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How this job compares in Torrance, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $42/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $43/hr median for welding jobs in Torrance, CA, whose middle half runs $34–$60/hr across 26 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 38% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Torrance, CA

We're tracking 49 other active welding openings in Torrance, CA right now, from 13 different employers. 13 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 592 other active welding openings from 267 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Torrance, or widen the search to California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (37), Vast (18), and Relativity Space (17). 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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