What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Inspector position at Downing?
Quality Inspector - Operations
Desired Traits: Integrity, Mathematically Inclined, Works Safe, Team Player
What is a Quality Inspector?
The quality control inspector will conduct In-Process inspection of production components and assemblies. The inspector will monitor products and processes to determine if they meet and/or exceed the standards set by API, ISO, Downing. In-Process Inspections will check the following: Traceability through serial numbers or asset numbers if needed. Performing inspections for critical dimensional, sealing surfaces, and threaded connections. Responsible for driving process adherence at the branch level.
In this role, you will:
- Inspect products using gauges, micrometers, calipers, and vision prior to shipment or assembly and document via travelers
- Audit paperwork to ensure the correct product assembled for jobs adhere to the Downing procedures/specifications
- Assist in keep up calibrated equipment
- Initiate the non-conformances reports at the branch when product does not meet engineering requirements
- Reconcile, inspect, sign and date shipments for accuracy and quality prior to leaving the facility (Final Inspection)
- Assist with receiving inspections and NDE record keeping of 3rd party reports
- Up to 20%, limited travel to customer locations locally or the manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City (must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company driver requirement to operate a company vehicle while traveling)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required and Preferred Experience:
- 1-3 years of related experience
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to manipulate with fingers, handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Wet humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, vibrations
- Ability to see at close distance (clear vision at 20 inches or less), identify and distinguish colors, observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point
- Moderate to loud noises
Education:
- HS Diploma or GED required
- Previous NDE certifications in MT, PT, UT preferred
We pride ourselves in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all employees. To gain employment, the candidate will need to pass a hair follicle drug test and a background check once the offer of employment has been accepted.
