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NDT Assistant
Posted Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
NDT Assistant – Start Your Career in NDT
No NDT experience? No problem. Build a career that takes you places.
Looking for a hands-on career where you can learn a specialized skill, travel, work with experienced professionals, and build toward a higher-level technical career?
PROtect is looking for NDT Assistants to join our growing team.
As an NDT Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced NDT Technicians inspecting pipelines, pressure vessels, structural steel, and other critical infrastructure. You'll learn how professional NDT inspections are performed using methods such as radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant testing—all without damaging the materials being inspected.
You don't need to be an NDT expert to get started. We're looking for dependable people who are willing to learn, work hard, follow safety procedures, and want to build a long-term career.
Where This Job Can Take You
This isn't designed to be a dead-end entry-level position.
You'll learn directly from experienced NDT professionals while building the skills and experience needed to advance in the industry.
With training, experience, and certification, your career can progress toward roles such as:
NDT Technician – Level II or Level III
Radiography Technician
Ultrasonic Technician
Magnetic Particle / Liquid Penetrant Technician
Lead Technician
Regional Inspector
Project Manager
QA/QC Roles
PROtect supports employees who want to continue learning and advancing their careers.
What You'll Actually Do
Your day-to-day work will vary depending on the project, but you'll help our NDT Technicians:
Travel to customer job sites, which may include plants, pipelines, refineries, and industrial facilities.
Set up and prepare equipment for inspections.
Assist with radiography, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, leak testing, and visual inspections.
Help assemble equipment, run cables, prepare inspection areas, clean welds, and position testing equipment.
Assist technicians with taking readings and performing examinations.
Learn how to properly use and maintain NDT equipment.
Help identify and document inspection results.
Load, unload, set up, and tear down equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Drive company vehicles when required.
Learn new skills and responsibilities directly from experienced Lead Technicians.
Follow all safety procedures and help maintain a safe work environment for yourself and your crew.
What We're Looking For
You don't need years of NDT experience.
We're looking for people who are:
Dependable and willing to work hard.
Comfortable working with their hands and around mechanical equipment.
Willing to learn a specialized trade.
Able to follow detailed instructions.
Safety-minded and aware of their surroundings.
Comfortable working as part of a team.
Professional when interacting with customers and coworkers.
Able to adapt to changing schedules and jobsite conditions.
Experience That Can Translate Well
NDT experience is preferred but not required. Experience in areas such as these can be helpful:
Construction
Welding
Mechanical work
Oil & Gas
Industrial maintenance
Manufacturing
Pipeline work
Military
Electrical work
Equipment operation
Other skilled trades
If you're mechanically inclined, dependable, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you.
Safety Comes First
You'll work around industrial equipment, radiation, chemicals, electrical components, moving machinery, heights, and other jobsite hazards.
You'll receive direction and training from experienced technicians, but you must be willing to take safety seriously, follow procedures, and look out for your fellow crew members.
What You Need
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Ability to meet company insurance requirements
Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures
Preferred:
Previous work experience in a skilled trade, industrial, mechanical, construction, or similar environment
TWIC Card
State Card / Trainer
Previous NDT experience
Why Build Your Career With PROtect?
We want this position to be a starting point, not a stopping point.
PROtect offers opportunities to grow your skills, earn additional certifications, take on more responsibility, and advance within the company.
PROtect Perks:
Health, Dental & Vision
HSA/FSA Options
HSA Company Match
401(k) with up to 4% Company Match
100% vested immediately in the 401(k) match
Paid Time Off
Paid/Supported Continued Education
Clear Career Advancement Opportunities
Travel Opportunities
Relocation Assistance for Qualified Out-of-State Candidates
Free Mental Health Courses & Resources
Free Financial Coaching & Resources
Employee Referral Bonuses
Business Development Bonuses
Monthly Safety Competitions with Prizes
Annual Competitions with Prizes
Ready to Start a Career, Not Just Find a Job?
If you're hardworking, mechanically inclined, willing to travel, and ready to learn a specialized skill, PROtect can help you build a career in NDT.
No extensive NDT background required. Bring your work ethic—we'll help you build the skills.
Apply today and start your NDT career with PROtect.
Job Details
Pay Type
Hourly
Employment Indicator
Apprenticeship
Hiring Min Rate
18 USD
Hiring Max Rate
20 USD
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Lincoln, NE, USA