Vallourec USA - Youngstown, OH
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
The position involves performing inspections on new gauges, couplings, and thread protectors to ensure compliance with applicable standards and practices. The role requires coordination of calibrations and minor repairs to all company gauges, hand tools, and related inspection equipment in accordance with company and national standards. The individual will be responsible for entering and coordinating gauge calibration into the gauge tracking system, maintaining the recall program, gauge inventory, and related equipment and movement records. Additionally, the position includes monitoring the controlled conditions of the Gauge Labs and Coupling inspection, conducting Non-Conformance (NCR) incident investigations, quality visits, risk assessments, and internal audits as needed. The role also involves assisting during customer, ISO, and API audits and tours, performing threading and coupling audits and risk assessments, and participating in various inspections and audits as required. The individual will develop and write new or revised calibration and inspection procedures while supporting the Integrated Management System and maintaining a safe work environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections on new gauges, couplings, and thread protectors to applicable standards and practices.
- Coordinate calibrations and minor repairs to all company gauges, hand tools, and related inspection equipment in accordance with all company and National Standard requirements.
- Enter/coordinate gauge calibration into gauge tracking system, maintain recall program, gauge inventory, and related equipment and movement records.
- Monitor the controlled conditions of the Gauge Labs and Coupling inspection and maintain all records.
- Conduct Non-Conformance (NCR) incident investigations, Quality Visits, Risk Assessments, and Internal Audits as needed.
- Assist during Customer, ISO, and API audits and tours as needed.
- Perform Threading and Coupling Audits & Risk assessments as required.
- Participate in inspection, Finishing, Threading, Coupling, and SLN audits as required.
- Perform incoming Coupling Inspection using applicable Thread Gauges.
- Perform incoming Thread Protector Inspection using applicable Inspection criteria.
- Perform inspection/sorting as required for any non-conforming product found.
- Develop and write new or revised calibration and inspection procedures.
- Follow and support the Integrated Management System, all Company Rules, Specifications, Policies, and procedures.
- Maintain a safe work environment by following all policies, standards, and procedures.
Requirements
- Experience working in a lab or inspection environment preferred.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills.
- Strong ability utilizing measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
- Demonstrate ability to develop and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions along with the ability to train others.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to use calculator, computer (Microsoft Office, Excel & calibration software), copier, and fax machine.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push/pull 75 pounds.
- Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Required to travel back and forth between locations using company vehicle to perform routine calibrations at set intervals.
- Must be able to access and reference API Specifications and the Integrated Management System.
- Able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate Tech degree (preferred)
