Lead Thread Inspector

PTC ALLIANCE LLC • Liberty, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Thread Inspector is responsible for overseeing the inspection of threaded components to ensure compliance with company and industry standards. This role leads a team of thread inspectors (TL1–TL3), coordinates inspection activities, and ensures timely and accurate reporting of quality metrics. The Lead Thread Inspector plays a critical role in maintaining product integrity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.
• The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers.
• Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.
• Strong knowledge of thread types, inspection tools, and quality standards (e.g., API, ISO).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with gauging equipment and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of thread inspection personnel (TL1–TL3).
• Perform detailed inspections of threaded components using gauges, micrometers, and other precision tools.
• Interpret and apply threading specifications (API, proprietary, or customer-specific).
• Train and mentor new inspectors on inspection techniques and safety protocols.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records in accordance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve non-conformances.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for threading-related defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality policies at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed