Location: Field-Based - Deployment to Client Sites in Minnesota, Virginia, Oregon, or Southern California
Travel: Required (Flights, lodging, and per diem provided)

Position Summary

Element has an opportunity for a Computed Radiography (CR) Level II Technician to support aerospace testing operations at client sites across the United States. This is a field-based role requiring travel and on-site deployment. The CR Level II Technician is responsible for performing radiographic testing in accordance with company-approved procedures, applicable codes, and customer specifications while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and project timelines.

This position is eligible for per diem, based on the technician’s home base and assignment location. All required travel costs, including flights and per diem, will be provided.

Compensation: $33.75 - $38.50/hour (Depending on Experience)

• Conduct computed radiographic (X-ray) testing in accordance with written company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable codes and standards

• Prepare test specimens; set up, calibrate, and adjust radiographic testing equipment

• Read and interpret radiographic images, identify and evaluate indications, and determine acceptability per applicable acceptance criteria

• Properly disposition radiographic images and tested parts

• Interpret and apply industry specifications and standards (e.g., ASTM, Boeing, GE, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney)

• Accurately analyze test data and prepare clear, thorough, and well-written inspection reports

• Maintain radiographic equipment and tools in safe and proper working condition

• Support technique development and provide technical input as needed

• Perform all work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with radiation safety requirements

• Meet project deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a field environment

• Must be able to travel to client Sites in Minnesota, Virginia, Oregon, or Southern California (1 week notice will be provided)

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Computed Radiography Level II Technician per NAS 410, with experience testing aerospace castings

• Must meet NAS 410 training and certification requirements for CR Level II

• Experience with casting inspection and digital image interpretation

• Completion of approved 40-hour Radiation Safety training

• ASNT Level I and Level II classroom hours and documented on-the-job training hours

• Strong understanding of radiographic techniques and digital image evaluation for castings

• Demonstrated ability to document NDT results accurately and thoroughly

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure while meeting deadlines and handling multiple assignments

• Willingness and ability to travel and work at customer sites as required (1 week notice will be provided)

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.