NDT Inspector Team Lead

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication shipbuilding aerospace and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel youre joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships defense systems aerospace components and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

Assist with leading visual magnetic particle and dye penetrant examinations in accordance with written procedures while ensuring the health and safety of all associates is protected.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Maintain housekeeping and 5-S standards.
• Champion corporate safety initiatives to cultivate a safe and secure work environment.
• Knowledge of all production processes and applicable industry standards specifications and procedures.
• Interprets engineering drawings schematic diagrams and confers with management to employ appropriate quality codes and standards.
• Selects products for test at specific stages in the production process and test products for a variety of qualities including dimensions performance and mechanical characteristics.
• Record test data applying statistical methods as appropriate.
• Evaluate data and complete reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Empower team members by sharing knowledge encouraging continuous learning and driving professional growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability within the inspection team to achieve shared goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Mission Readiness:

• High school diploma with three (3) years of related experience in NDT inspection examination or testing activities.
• Documented training and certifications in VT and MT inspection methods meeting ASNT SNT-TC-1A standards.
• Experience as a Level I Inspector or equivalent with progression to Level II responsibilities including planning inspections and leading teams.

Competencies:

• Upholds Safety and Quality Standards
• Embodies Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Conveys Integrity Trust and Professionalism
• Executes with Excellence and Velocity

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand walk sit reach/pull/push with hands and arms climb or balance stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50 lbs. Weights exceeding 50 lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity Trust and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you: (benefits and perks here)

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things Plus More!

Need Assistance

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process please email with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build builds us.