Metals Technician

Metals Technician

Requisition Number: 2026-1360-04

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Metal Technician to join our NDT/NDE team in New Albany, Indiana, where your expertise directly supports the safety and success of complex construction projects. You'll have the chance to deepen your technical capabilities, influence project outcomes, and serve as a trusted resource for both clients and colleagues. If you're motivated by hands-on work, professional growth, and making a visible impact in the field, this position offers a clear path to do all three.

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What You Will Do:

As a Metal Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of structural metals used in construction and industrial projects. You will apply advanced inspection and non-destructive testing techniques to evaluate materials, support project execution from planning through reporting, and contribute directly to quality assurance and client confidence. Through coordination, technical expertise, and mentorship, this role delivers measurable impact by protecting structural integrity, supporting regulatory compliance, and advancing testing capabilities across projects of varying complexity.

• Perform Advanced Metals Inspections: Conduct visual and non-destructive testing (UT, MT, and occasional RT) on structural steel, welds, connections, coatings, and fireproofing to verify code and quality compliance.
• Manage Testing Equipment & Quality Systems: Maintain field and lab equipment inventories, manage calibration records, and support quality audits, proficiency testing, and new testing procedures.
• Coordinate Testing Activities: Schedule and oversee metals testing assignments, supervise technicians as needed, and apply quality control protocols to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Develop & Deliver Technical Training: Complete advanced technical and safety training while mentoring junior technicians and maintaining training documentation.
• Support Business Development & Reporting: Prepare inspection reports, assist with proposals and bids for small- to medium-sized projects, and support client engagement under senior guidance.

This position may require working 50+ hours per week (during periods of peak workload), as well as off-shift and weekend work, as needed.

Who We're Looking For:

We are looking for a professional known for strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to safety and quality. You are self-directed, organized, and comfortable balancing fieldwork with documentation and coordination.

Qualifications:

• Education: Vocational training in non-destructive metals testing services or an associate degree in civil engineering technology, a plus
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on metals inspection experience
• Certifications/Professional Licensure-Registrations: Achieved Level II per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A in at least four methods
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  • Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
  • A fluent understanding of how to read structural engineering prints and steel fabrication shop drawings
  • Experience in Safety, DDC, NDT, and Radiation Training, including the use of fall protection equipment and personal fall arrest systems, a plus
  
  
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

This role involves hands-on work in outdoor environments, and with Company-provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), you'll need to be comfortable with:

• Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
• Climbing heights over 200 feet
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment
• Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites
• Working outside of normal business hours and traveling (typically out-of-town and/or overnight) as project needs arise

We Are S&ME:

At S&ME, we're committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long-term careers. Our team of over 1,000 employee-owners across 10+ states collaborates to create a meaningful impact on our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people-focused culture that invests in your success. We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it's a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Programs

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Wellness Program offering $50 off per month on 2027 premiums
• Pet Insurance for your furry family members

Ownership & Financial Perks

• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you plan ahead
• Term Life & Long-Term Care Coverage - available Spring 2026

Work-Life Balance & Career Development

• Paid Holidays, PTO with rollover options, and Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and Credential Incentive Program
• Employee Recognition Program, $2,000 Referral Bonuses, and a company vehicle & fuel card for project-based roles

If you're passionate about making an impact and want to work with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, we'd love to hear from you!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.