Quality Control Inspector (QC Inspector)

Company Summary:

For more than half a century, Tex-Tube has manufactured steel products for customers throughout the world. Our commitment to quality products along with a relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction has made us a leader in the steel industry. Tex-Tube is a leading manufacturer of high-quality ERW steel pipe.

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting pipe after Bevel End Facing, Hydro Testing, and Final Ultrasonic Testing to determine if pipe has met all the requirements of the Customer or code specifications and that the pipe is ready for shipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Inspects imperfections in longitudinal welds both inside and outside seam.

· Inspects imperfections in the pipe body and weld visually.

· Uses portable UT to examine and prove-up weld defect indications.

· Measures and inspects the bevel, face, and squareness of both ends for compliance with specifications.

· Determines if pipe is acceptable or rejected (unsuitable for the current specification) due to imperfections which exceed those specified by Customer or code.

· Measures OD of pipe, wall thickness, straightness, and weld flash height with micrometer or electronic ultrasonic thickness gauge.

· Examines weld line for chatter.

· Examines welded joint for off-plate or off-seam conditions.

· Inspects and maintains a record of all activities on the QC Final Non-Conformance Report QCF-003.

· Reports to Supervisors any continuing imperfections so immediate correction may be taken.

· Reports cracks, splits, pinholes and hydro bursts to Supervisors to ensure the defect is disposed of in a proper manner within the established specifications and Standard Operating Procedures.

· Marks pipe for cut-off or repair.

· Routes pipes to proper rejection pockets.

· Confers with third-party inspectors on matters relating to quality at the final table.

· Records all pipe passing the station and disposition of each pipe with all indications, imperfections, and rejected defects marked as to type, length, location and depth.

· Submits reports to Supervisor at the end of each shift.

· Is responsible for maintaining housekeeping in the Final Inspection area. This responsibility is shared with all inspectors in the same area.

· Responsible for completing any assignments given by Supervisor or other Supervision even those assignments not specifically listed in this job description.

· Responsible for completing any assignments given by Supervisor or other Supervision even those assignments not specifically listed in this job description

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Must pass QC Inspector quiz.

· Must pass UT Examination for Level 1 or Level 2 SNT-TC-1A following appropriate training and work experience.

· Read and write English.

· Comprehend Standard Operating Procedures.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in QC.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

Tex-Tube prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Pipe Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Quality control: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18