Quality Control Inspector
Position Overview
Apache Workforce is seeking a qualified Quality Control Inspector to perform quality inspections of structural and piping welds, piping fabrication, and fabricated structural assemblies. Responsibilities include visual and dimensional inspections, assembly verification, testing oversight, and field inspections as needed to ensure all work meets applicable industry standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform visual inspections of welded components and assemblies in accordance with applicable design requirements and specifications.
- Interpret engineering drawings, procedures, work instructions, and specifications to determine product acceptance.
- Conduct dimensional inspections of individual components and assemblies at manufacturing facilities, supplier locations, and customer sites.
- Monitor, document, and verify component testing activities, including hydrostatic testing, coating inspections, and process audits.
- Prepare nonconformance reports (NCRs) when necessary and complete all required quality documentation.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all inspection and testing activities.
- Assist with training other personnel as directed by management or as required for specific job assignments.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Strong written communication and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills when interacting with management, customers, vendors, and coworkers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, safety regulations, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical specifications.
- Basic mathematical skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
- Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Relevant Work Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Management.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with ISO 9000 or similar Quality Management Systems.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with applicable industry codes and standards, including:
- ASME Sections V, VIII, and IX
- ASME B31.5 and B31.9
- AWS D1.1
- ISO 9000
- SSPC standards
- Other applicable welding, fabrication, construction, and quality codes.
Education and Training
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate Degree in Applied Science preferred.
Minimum Requirements
- Must obtain Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification within one year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or qualifications in Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) methods.
- NDE Level II certification preferred.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Associate Certified Welding Inspector (ACWI) certification is a plus.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to occasionally exert up to 30 pounds of force and frequently exert negligible force to push, pull, or move objects.
- Must possess the visual acuity necessary to distinguish colors, assess depth perception, and maintain an adequate field of vision.
- Ability to operate computer equipment, review technical documentation, analyze data and figures, and perform extensive reading.
Apache Workforce is seeking detail-oriented professionals with a strong understanding of quality standards, welding inspection, and fabrication processes.
