According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing. | 95% |
| Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures. | 95% |
| Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques. | 95% |
| Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact. | 94% |
| Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results. | 94% |
| Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials. | 92% |
| Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics. | 92% |
| Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques. | 91% |
| Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results. | 91% |
| Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques. | 89% |
| Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff. | 89% |
| Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement. | 88% |
| Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer. | 88% |
| Map the presence of imperfections within objects, using sonic measurements. | 86% |
| Develop or use new non-destructive testing methods, such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing. | 75% |
| Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing. | 70% |
