A professional who assists tester operator in cutting and breaking ends of rods and tubes to expose cross-sectional surface for inspection. Respnsibilities include:

• Feeds end of workpiece into cutting mechanism, manually or with hoist.
• Piles workpieces in designated areas.
• Salvages scrap materials and examines surface of workpiece for defects, such as pits and scratches, and bubbles beneath surface of workpiece.
• Performs other duties as described under helper master title.