Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
O*NET Code: 17-3029.01
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
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💼 Also Known As
Corrosion Control Technician (Corrosion Control Tech)Corrosion Technician (Corrosion Tech)Industrial RadiographerNDE Specialist (Non-Destructive Evaluation Specialist)NDE Technician (Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician)NDI Technician (Non-Destructive Inspection Technician)NDT Coordinator (Non-Destructive Testing Coordinator)NDT Engineer (Non-Destructive Testing Engineer)NDT Inspector (Non-Destructing Testing Inspector)NDT Inspector (Non-Destructive Testing Inspector)NDT Scientist (Non-Destructive Testing Scientist)NDT Specialist (Non-Destructive Testing Specialist)NDT Technical Advisor (Non-Destructive Testing Technical Advisor)NDT Technical Specialist (Non-Destructive Testing Technical Specialist)NDT Technician (Non-Destructive Testing Technician)Non-Destructive Technician (Non-Destructive Tech)Non-Destructive TesterPenetrant InspectorPredictive Maintenance SpecialistPredictive Maintenance Technician (Predictive Maintenance Tech)
⚡ Skills (22)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Speaking3/100
Mathematics3/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (21)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Fractal Concept SoftScan
Analytical or scientific software
0GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Rhythm UT
Analytical or scientific software
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0National Instruments DAQ Assistant
Analytical or scientific software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0National Instruments NI Motion Assistant
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0National Instruments NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection AI
Analytical or scientific software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Visualization Sciences Group VSG Avizo Fire
Analytical or scientific software
0Visualization Sciences Group VSG Open Inventor
Graphics or photo imaging software
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📊 Skills Comparison
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists → Industrial Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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