Quality Control Inspector, Production 2nd Shift

Vallourec North America•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

VAM USA is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for its Houston, Texas location. The inspector checks production materials and products against work orders, log sheets, specifications, and customer requirements. The role includes preparing and checking measurement tools and gages, recording inspection results, identifying and reporting rejected products, and supporting the resolution of recurring quality issues. The inspector also assists in training inexperienced inspectors and follows company procedures and safety rules.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Three years of previous experience in thread manufacturing.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Working knowledge of blueprint reading, shop math, geometry, trigonometry, and non-destructive testing.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push or pull 75 pounds.
Ability to understand and execute instructions well.

Responsibilities

Set up hand tools so they are readily accessible for the work being performed.
Review the work order packet to verify the correct product is being produced.
Ensure log sheets are correct for the product being produced.
Coordinate with the Gage Lab to obtain the appropriate gages for measuring product.
Ensure gages are mastered and set as required before production and during operations as needed.
Record product measurements on the log sheet at the frequency specified for the product type and customer.
Identify rejected product on the log sheet and describe the reason for rejection.
Identify rejected physical product according to instructions and alert the operator.
Ensure required First and Last Article inspections are conducted.
Alert the operator and Foreman if the cause of rejection persists and participate in resolving it.
Ensure material for the order matches the work order description.
Notify the Foreman and Gage Lab of concerns about gage or measurement-instrument performance.
Follow applicable work instructions, specifications, requirements, company rules, procedures, policies, and safety rules.
Assist in training inexperienced inspectors.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman or Manager.