Non-Destructive Testing Technician (Metal Products)
ひはかいけんさぎじゅつしゃ（きんぞくせいひん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who uses non-destructive testing techniques to inspect and evaluate internal defects and material properties to ensure the quality and safety of metal products.
Description
Non-Destructive Testing Technicians (Metal Products) use techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT), penetrant testing (PT), and radiographic testing (RT) to detect and evaluate internal and surface defects in metal products. They handle everything from preparing test pieces, calibrating equipment, acquiring and analyzing data, to creating reports, based on inspection procedures and JIS standards. They conduct inspections at manufacturing and maintenance sites, collaborate with quality assurance and design departments to make improvement proposals, and contribute to ensuring safety.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily increasing due to infrastructure aging countermeasures and advancements in quality assurance. The market value of technicians who possess data analysis skills and specialized knowledge will rise with the development of automated inspection technologies utilizing IoT and AI.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Responsible / High Concentration / Sharp Observation Skills
Work Style
In-Factory Inspection / On-Site Visits / Shift Work / Team Rounds
Career Path
Junior Non-Destructive Testing Technician → Senior Non-Destructive Testing Technician → NDT Leader (Inspection Team Leader) → Quality Assurance Manager → Technical Consultant
Required Skills
Data Analysis / Magnetic Particle and Penetrant Testing / Radiographic Testing / Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Equipment Operation / Understanding of Inspection Standards and Specifications
Recommended Skills
Image Processing Software / Reading English Technical Documents / Risk Assessment / Understanding CAD Drawings
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for analyzing inspection data and identifying defects. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to not miss minute defects. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to investigate causes and propose solutions upon discovering anomalies is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since work follows manualized procedures, the generation of new ideas is limited. |
Related Qualifications
- ASNT Level II
- JIS Z 2305 Non-Destructive Testing Technician
- Japan Welding Engineering Society Certified Magnetic Particle Testing Technician
- Japan Welding Engineering Society Certified Penetrant Testing Technician
- Japan Welding Engineering Society Certified Ultrasonic Testing Technician
Aliases
- Magnetic Particle Testing Technician
- NDT Technician
- Non-Destructive Testing Engineer
- Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Technician
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