Inspector Trainee

About the job

The Inspector Trainee will be evaluated throughout the training process and may advance to an Inspector role after demonstrating the required knowledge, practical skills, safety performance, and proficiency in applicable inspection methods. Training and certification requirements will be administered in accordance with the company’s written practice and applicable industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training.
• Learn and assist with magnetic particle, electromagnetic, and ultrasonic inspection methods.
• Support qualified inspectors with the setup, calibration, operation, and routine care of inspection equipment.
• Learn to identify and evaluate common product conditions, defects, and discontinuities.
• Follow approved inspection procedures, customer specifications, work instructions, and company requirements.
• Assist with product identification, traceability, measurement, and documentation.
• Accurately record inspection results and complete required reports under supervision.
• Learn applicable acceptance criteria, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Assist with the proper identification, documentation, and segregation of nonconforming product.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, quality, and operational requirements.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and immediately report unsafe conditions or practices.
• Work collaboratively with inspectors, operations personnel, quality representatives, and customers.
• Demonstrate continued progress toward qualification and certification in applicable nondestructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work around tubular products and inspection equipment for extended periods as required to perform assigned duties.
• Safely lift, carry, and handle tools, equipment, and materials required for inspection activities.
• Perform work in an industrial environment that may include exposure to noise, moving equipment, oils, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Wear required PPE, including safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and other protective equipment as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of training and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, industrial, inspection, mechanical, or energy-sector experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Basic math, measurement, and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn technical processes.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accept coaching, apply feedback, and work effectively under supervision.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, overtime, and varying shifts as required.
• Willingness and ability to pursue applicable NDT qualifications and certifications.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 45082
• Job Category: Inspection
• Posting Date: 2026-10-15
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 2669 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Youngstown, OH, 44510, US