Quality Assurance Technician - Gauge Lab

Vallourec - North America•Houston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Gage Lab Technician is responsible for the calibration, maintenance, control and distribution of gauging and measuring equipment used in Production operations within Vallourec STAR Houston. This role ensures measuring instruments remain compliant, reliable, and available to support manufacturing process and quality requirements.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent. Technical career
Calibration experience / certification
Gagemaker / Mitutoyo certification
Knowledge of calibration standards and metrology practices
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to read technical specifications and drawings
Basic understanding of quality systems, traceability, and calibration control requirements
Computer skills, including basics of Excel, Word, Adobe; Smart Sheets and Outlook, and the ability to learn new applications
Data generation – Completion and generation of Fabriq, SAP, Gage Track
Effective communication and teamwork

Nice To Haves

Quality Control Inspector preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment preferred

Responsibilities

Performing daily inspection routines across the facility to verify the condition and proper functioning of gauging and measuring instruments.
Issue and provide required gauging instruments (Example: MRPs) for Production operational units.
Maintain and track calibration schedules to ensure all equipment meets required calibration frequencies.
Generate and manage Work Orders for the verification / calibration of instruments
Conduct internal verification and calibration of applicable gauging equipment following established procedures.
Diagnose and repair gauging instruments when feasible, ensuring minimal downtime.
Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly calibration status and due date reports.
Perform mold and cast inspection from threading lines, ensuring compliance with established procedures.
Provide training and guidance to coworkers on Gage Lab procedures, equipment handling and best practices.
Perform Coupling Receiving Inspection when required following established procedure.
Perform calibration of Buck-on units in accordance with Operational standard
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S principles in Gage Lab.
Actively participate in company programs, including Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental initiatives.
Safely handle, transport and store gauging equipment using appropriate material handling equipment and procedures.