Plant Inspector/Material Tester (TT3, In-Training)
State of Washington
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NDT INSPECTOR
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Bremerton, Washington
Salary
$39.46 - $46.04
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 20, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves using special testing methods to check the strength and safety of mechanical parts, pipes, and structures without damaging them, mainly for Navy ships and facilities.
Workers ensure everything meets strict standards by inspecting, calibrating equipment, and recording results.
It's a good fit for detail-oriented people with hands-on experience in technical inspections who enjoy problem-solving in a team setting.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to perform nondestructive inspections on mechanical components, piping, and structural assemblies
- Experience conducting calibration and safety checks on test equipment
- Skill in determining acceptance or rejection of items based on codes and specifications
- Proficiency in recording test results using computer-based software and signal processing tools
- Ability to independently evaluate the impact of modified test equipment or procedures on calibration
- Knowledge and skills equivalent to trades and labor occupations per OPM guidelines, with emphasis on quality of experience
Full Job Description
You will serve as a NDT INSPECTOR in the Nondestructive Test Division (Code 135.2), Quality Assurance Office of PSNS and IMF.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO INSPECT Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will conduct nondestructive inspections and analysis on non-routine mechanical components, piping systems and structural assemblies to determine structural integrity.
- You will perform calibration and safety checks of test equipment prior to and after performance of nondestructive inspections.
- You will determine final acceptance or rejection of items in accordance with specific codes and specifications.
- You will record test results and data using enhanced signal processing and acquisition software on computer-based platforms.
- You will independently judge the impact that modified test equipment or procedures may have on ensuring proper calibration.
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