Quality Control Inspector I

NWPX Infrastructure • Saginaw, TX

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About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector performs routine quality assurance and quality control product inspections and testing to ensure manufactured products conform to specified requirements and meet or exceed applicable standards and specifications. The role requires knowledge of processes, codes, job specifications, QA/QC equipment, and inspection documentation. Inspector level and pay range are determined by certifications held and the point range on the NWP QA Certification Rating Card: 0–8 points is Level D (entry level), 9–15 points is Level C, 16–24 points is Level B, and 25 or more points is Level A.

Inspection work may be performed in one or more areas: dimensional inspection, weld inspection, coating and lining inspection, lab testing, and final inspection. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and may interact with all levels of the Northwest Pipe organization. Work volume and project deadlines may require work outside standard office hours, including evenings and weekends. Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary. The role is performed in plant, yard, or construction environments, which may include indoor and outdoor conditions, temperature extremes, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and confined spaces. Required personal protective equipment in plant, yard, or construction areas includes a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and a reflective vest.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sufficient education, training, and experience to ensure qualification in the inspection methods being used, as needed.
• Certified Welding Instructor (CWI) certification is required for Level A through Level C inspectors.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and simple correspondence, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to perform arithmetic and measurement-related calculations, including ratios, percentages, area, circumference, volume, basic algebra, and geometry, and to interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including sustained fingering and inspection-related standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, and handling or measuring samples.
• Ability to meet the stated visual acuity and vision requirements for close and distance vision, color identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual focus adjustment.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Ability to accommodate work outside standard office hours, including evenings and weekends, when required by project timelines or workload.
• Wear required personal protective equipment in plant, yard, or construction areas: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and reflective vest.

Responsibilities

• Communicate QA/QC requirements and objectives effectively between supervision and lead personnel.
• Ensure products meet or exceed standards and specifications.
• Perform and document non-destructive examination (NDE) inspections when qualified.
• Maintain inspection and testing documentation.
• Work at a pace sufficient to achieve the required quality and quantity of inspection and testing, consistent with operational requirements.
• Perform inspection work in one or more areas: dimensional inspection, weld inspection, coating and lining inspection, laboratory testing, or final inspection.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the QC Lead, QA Manager, or Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED