Quality Control Inspector, Production 2nd Shift

Vallourec - North America•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

VAM USA has an opening for a Quality Control Inspector at its Houston, Texas location. VAM USA provides premium connection solutions for the oil and gas industry and operates production facilities, Research & Development centers, and a worldwide licensee network. The inspector verifies that the correct product and materials are used for each order, prepares and checks measuring gages, records product measurements and rejected items, and ensures required first- and last-article inspections are completed. The role involves communicating quality concerns to operators, the Foreman, and the Gage Lab; helping address recurring rejection causes; following work instructions, specifications, company policies, and safety rules; and assisting with training inexperienced inspectors. Other duties may be assigned by the Foreman or Manager.

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 understand and execute instructions well.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push or pull 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Set up hand tools so they are readily accessible for the job.
Review work order packets 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 proper gages for measuring product.
Ensure gages are mastered and set before production begins and as required during production.
Record product measurements on the log sheet at the frequency specified for the product type and customer.
Record 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 a cause of rejection persists, and participate in resolving the cause.
Ensure the material for an order is correct as described on the work order.
Alert the Foreman and Gage Lab to concerns about gaging or measuring-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.