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AI for NDT Technicians

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists · O*NET 17-3029.01 · Job Zone 2 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

10 of 20tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

25 matched to the tools non-destructive testing specialists use. Showing 24.

  • Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

    Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server
  • Powerpoint

    MCP server
  • Apple Notes

    MCP server
  • AutoCAD is a design and drafting platform which supports automated design tasks and offers features such as 2D drafting, drawing and annotation, 3D modeling and visualization, and more.

  • Autodesk

    MCP server
  • Easy Autocad

    MCP server
  • Easy Project

    MCP server

    Easy Project is a professional project management software for you, your team and the whole company. Based on WBS, Gantt, Agile and other best PM practices. It is compatible with modules for Resources, Finances, Help Desk and CRM.

    Easy Project

  • Excel

    Skill
  • Excel

    MCP server
  • Make (make.com)

  • Make (make.com)

  • Project Monitor

    MCP server

    Project Monitor is a PPM software that aims to manage your portfolios for all kinds of projects/sectors. Control the entire lifecycle, from request management to project execution. Measure progress on your team's workload and save time with a data-driven dashboard.

    Project Monitor

  • ProjectManager

    MCP server

    ProjectManager.com is a simple yet powerful online project management tool that enables you and your team to plan, track, monitor and report on your projects in real-time.

    ProjectManager

  • Projul

    MCP server

    Projul is an all-in-one construction management software providing task management, estimating, invoicing, CRM and more, to efficiently manage your business.

    Projul

  • SAP S/4HANA

    MCP server

    SAP S/4HANA is an intelligent ERP suite that helps businesses manage finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations in real time.

    SAP S/4HANA

  • Make (make.com)

The tools this job actually uses

20 documented for this occupation. Showing 20, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • Microsoft Accesshot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Projecthot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Fractal Concept SoftScan
  • GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Rhythm UT
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • IBM Notes
  • National Instruments DAQ Assistant
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
  • National Instruments NI Motion Assistant
  • National Instruments NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection AI
  • Visualization Sciences Group VSG Avizo Fire
  • Visualization Sciences Group VSG Open Inventor

What this job involves

17 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 17.

  1. Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
  2. Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
  3. Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
  4. Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
  5. Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
  6. Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
  7. Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics.
  8. Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
  9. Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
  10. Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.
  11. Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
  12. Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
  13. Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
  14. Map the presence of imperfections within objects, using sonic measurements.
  15. Develop or use new non-destructive testing methods, such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.
  16. Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing.
  17. Operate drones for remote inspection of large or hard-to-reach structures, such as wind turbines, bridges, or tall buildings.