Quality Control Specialist I - NIGHTS

Benoit Premium Threading LLC•Houma, LA

About The Position

The Quality Control Specialist inspects products manufactured by Benoit to ensure they meet established criteria and identifies any nonconforming product. The position receives authority from and reports to the Quality Manager/Quality Director. The role ensures product and process compliance with applicable requirements, interprets technical drawings and customer-specific requirements, performs and documents first-article inspections, checks and calibrates measuring devices and drift mandrels, and maintains inspection records and product traceability. The specialist verifies that only API-compliant connections receive the API Monogram, removes defective or out-of-calibration equipment from service, and ensures inspection equipment and third-party standards and gauge kits are properly stored and maintained. The position coordinates inspections with quality and machine-shop personnel, may assist operators with lathe and gauge setups, monitors handling of tubing and accessories, and helps communicate and enforce company quality procedures. Other duties may be assigned, and the specialist may serve as designee to the Quality Supervisor during their absence. The listed schedule is 4:30 PM–5:30 AM Monday through Wednesday and 4:30 PM–8:30 PM Thursday, with overtime as required. The role may involve work in office, warehouse, production, or outdoor environments. Applicants must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship and must pass a pre-employment alcohol test, hair follicle drug test, and post-offer physical.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field, or a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
1–3 years of Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience.
Experience with internal and external audits.
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
Proficiency in gauge setup and calibration.
Prior experience in a quality engineering environment.
Proficiency with quality inspection tools and measurement equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong documentation and reporting skills.
Sufficient visual acuity to perform job duties safely and accurately.
Ability to work in office, warehouse, production, or outdoor environments as required.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.
Ability to lift, move, adjust, push, pull, and carry objects to waist height up to 30 pounds without assistance.
Frequent use of computers, tablets, copiers, printers, other office equipment, handheld tools, and measuring devices.
Ability to see clearly, including reading small print or monitoring equipment.
Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, stair use, and walking throughout production, warehouse, and office areas.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift, including use of stairs.
Ability to work in environments with noise, temperature variations, and shop conditions.
Effective verbal and written communication in English.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in English.
Must pass a pre-employment alcohol test, hair follicle drug test, and post-offer physical.

Responsibilities

Ensure company products conform to all applicable requirements.
Interpret technical drawings and customer-specific part requirements.
Inspect and calibrate measuring system devices and drift mandrels to ensure they meet API and Benoit tolerances.
Perform and document a First Article Inspection before full production begins.
Record inspection information on Daily Inspection Log sheets and sign off on Work Orders and Router forms for items that pass inspection.
Apply the employee identification number to products that pass quality inspection.
Verify CNC Operators have applied their identification numbers to machined products and that traceability is in place.
Ensure only connections that meet API Specifications receive the API Monogram and report unauthorized use of the monogram.
Remove defective or out-of-calibration inspection equipment from service.
Verify measuring equipment used for product acceptance displays a current calibration sticker.
Assist machine operators with lathe setups when possible to avoid production delays.
Assist machine operators with gauge setups.
Coordinate product inspections with quality personnel, machine shop supervisors, CNC Operators, and shop personnel.
Ensure inspection equipment not in use is stored in its proper location.
Monitor handling of tubing and accessories for compliance with applicable procedures.
Interpret and enforce company quality procedures as needed and communicate quality awareness.
Maintain third-party standards and gauge kits for licensed threads and return them to the correct gauge box when not in use.
Perform other duties as assigned and potentially serve as designee to the Quality Supervisor in their absence.

Benefits

Competitive pay commensurate with the job.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Company-paid life insurance with AD&D, company-paid dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and AFLAC.
Personal Time Off (PTO), including vacation and sick leave.
Paid holidays.
401(k) plan.
Paid parental leave program.
Student loan contribution program.
Advanced education and skills program. Education assistance is also noted.