In this episode of Forged in Focus, Jon Ward sits down with Joe Rodriguez, regional quality manager at IRISNDT, to discuss his journey from the Marine Corps to becoming an ASNT Level III professional and how mentorship shaped his career.

They explore the role of nondestructive testing, the importance of quality culture, digital radiography, workforce development and the future of inspection technologies across the industrial sector. Jon and Joe also examine how IRISNDT supports refineries, fabrication shops, pipelines and other critical industries while maintaining high standards for safety and asset integrity.