Quality Control Technician

bp•Houston, TX

8d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Control Inspector at Conifer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance. Your primary objective is to perform precise inspections and testing during all stages of production: ensuring our products meet rigorous quality, safety, and environmental standards. This role is essential to Conifer’s commitment to quality at every stage of production. Your work helps protect our brand driving operational excellence across the board. You’ll join a hands-on, high-performance team that thrives on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key stakeholders include Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain - working together to resolve issues quickly and drive quality from the ground up. What sets this team apart? A strong culture of mutual respect, technical curiosity, and pride in building something that matters. You’ll be empowered to make a real impact while growing your technical skills.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Strong understanding of safety standards.
Basic computer skills (MS Office).
Hands on inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficient with measurement tools and visual inspection techniques.
Experience interpreting technical drawings, P&ID’s and specifications.
Experience reviewing material test reports.
Experience working with hand tools, welding equipment, saws, punch press, drill press air tools, grinders, forklift, and overhead crane operations.
Possess a positive attitude, ability to work well within a team and a strong work ethic.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with technical and math abilities.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to identify quality issues and recommend effective corrective actions.
Working knowledge of non-conformance reporting and root cause analysis.
Familiarity with AWS, ASME & ISO 9001 quality standards and systems.

Nice To Haves

3-5 yeas welding GMAW/FCAW/SMAW/GTAW preferred
AWS – Certified Weld Inspector preferred
ASNT – Level 2 VT preferred
ASNT – Level 2 PT preferred

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules and report any unsafe conditions to the Leads or supervisors.
Perform incoming, in process, and final inspections of materials, components, and finished products.
Verify heat codes, Material Test Reports (MTRs), certificates of conformity, and other test documentation for accuracy.
Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections to verify conformity to specifications and quality standards.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, and technical specifications.
Ensure products meet internal quality standards and customer requirements.
Monitor production operations to ensure ongoing compliance with company specifications.
Ensure inspection tools and equipment are properly calibrated and maintained; report issues promptly.
Accurately record inspection data in logs, databases, or quality systems.
Generate inspection reports and document deficiencies or non conformances.
Prepare non-conformance reports (NCRs) and support root cause analysis activities.
Maintain traceability of inspected items, including labeling, documentation, and records required for audits.
Develop and maintain inspection documentation, including job travelers, inspection forms, and quality records.
Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
Provide feedback to supervisors and engineering regarding quality trends and recurring issues.
Train and mentor others as needed.
Support audits by supplying inspection records and demonstrating compliance.
Assist with administrative tasks, troubleshooting customer requests, and performing tasks as assigned.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve inspection methods, documentation practices, and manufacturing processes.
Suggest and help implement process enhancements to improve product quality and operational efficiency.