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2nd Shift NDT Technician (M-F 3:30PM - 12AM)

Woodward
Santa Clarita, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026
💰 $92,000/yr($64,000/yr$92,000/yr)

About the role

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

  • Estimated hourly pay: $32.22 - $46.40. Plus, shift differential and overtime, if applicable
  • 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity 
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance  
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Bereavement Leave 
  • Adoption Assistance  
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
  • Member referral bonus 
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
  • Voluntary benefits, including:  
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a The NDT Test Technician 2, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The NDT Test Technician 2 reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for inspecting and validating hardware per applicable processes (e.g. magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiography, radioscopy, load tests, casting inspection, penetrate inspection), and writing non-conformance reports, in an industrial setting. The position involves providing guidance to other members, works independently under limited supervision and problem solving.

What’s In It For You 

At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member.  It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.  

Essential Functions

  • Inspect and validate hardware per applicable processes (e.g., magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiography, radioscopy, load tests, casting inspection, penetrate inspection).
  • Develop inspection techniques and product dispositions in accordance with processing and engineering specifications.
  • Complete necessary paperwork and computer entries accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Communicate information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions, etc.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting using applicable equipment.
  • Treat materials and post clean parts per applicable work equipment.
  • Verify the calibration of equipment and expiration dates.
  • Identify, document and control non conforming material according to procedures.

Other Functions

  • Promote teamwork within the organization.

What We Are Looking For 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of basic hand tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, scrappers, box cutters).
  • Knowledge of part special handling guidelines and specifications. This includes researching part-handling instructions using facility databases or work orders and following the handling procedures required.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement processes to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Knowledge of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of recalls and potential costs due to negative impacts on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement.
  • The ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access,

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