About the role#
As a Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Co-op, you will work directly with our team to support inspection projects at client sites. This role provides hands-on experience with specialized inspection services in industrial environments like power generation, manufacturing, and paper mills. You will work alongside certified technicians to learn the trade and complete project tasks.
What you'll do#
- Assist NDI Technicians with general project tasks and equipment preparation.
- Learn and apply various inspection methods in real-world settings.
- Coordinate with personnel to determine project scope and work priorities.
- Clean and organize equipment before, during, and after project completion.
- Document your on-the-job training and progress.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Ability to wear required safety equipment at all times.
- Capacity to work from heights, including scaffolding, ladders, and man-baskets.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, which involves crawling, stooping, and climbing.
- Comfort working in and around operating industrial equipment.
- Ability to work with radiation and hazardous materials, such as penetrants and film developing chemicals.
- Physical ability to lift and carry 100 pounds.
- Flexibility to work shifts up to 12 hours per day, including 7-day work weeks.
- Willingness to travel for extended periods.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time co-op position for the Winter 2027 term (February through May).
- Work is on-site at various locations throughout the Southeast, including Marietta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Augusta, GA, Savannah, GA, Mobile, AL, Jacksonville, FL, Shreveport, LA, and Dothan, AL.
- Most work takes place at client sites, with potential for national assignments.
- Tuition reimbursement is available based on semester GPA following the completion of a work term.
About Applied Technical Services, LLC
Applied Technical Services, LLC provides inspection, testing, and consulting engineering services to commercial and industrial clients. The company operates in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, construction, and power generation. It maintains capabilities in areas like metallurgy, chemical analysis, and nondestructive testing. Based in Marietta, Georgia, the firm employs 1,683 people.
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