Quality Control Leadman – 1st Shift – Full Time – Crowley, TX

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs daily oversite and evaluations of Quality Inspectors, supports the departmental needs, performs product inspections with or without Customer/3^rd Party Inspectors to ensure products comply with company/customer requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

1. Promotes quality improvement throughout the organization.
2. Under the direction of the Director of Quality, has the authority to act independently of manufacturing to ensure the quality policy and procedures are followed.
3. Assign and oversee the daily responsibilities of the Inspectors within the department.
4. As needed, performs product inspections in accordance with drawing and customer requirements.
5. Evaluate the workmanship of individual welders and/or QC inspectors and notify supervision when additional training is needed.
6. Initiates non-conformance reports, tags affected material and may monitor progress of repairs.
7. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of the company’s quality standards and practices.
8. Assist with Customer or 3^rd Party Inspections, as necessary.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED, or any combination of education and experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Intermediate computer skills: Word, Excel.
• Ability to read and write in English and communicate verbally in English, Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Preferred, but not required to be certified by the American Welding Society as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Preferred, but not required to be certified to Structural and Steel Products written practice for UT and MT Level II per ASNT-SNT-TC-1a.
• Must pass an eye examination, with or without corrective lenses, to prove near vision acuity on Jaeger J2 at 12 in. or greater.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge inspection practices as applicable to the company’s products.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes as applicable to the company’s products.
  • Good knowledge of how to read and interpret codes, specifications and customer requirements.
  • Good knowledge of welding and NDE (non-destructive examination) processes.
  • Good knowledge of measuring devices and tools and proper operation.
  • Good knowledge of painting and galvanizing processes and inspection techniques.
  • Ability to inspect parts and assemblies to determine compliance with drawings and the Companies standard inspection and quality standards.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and communicate to others applicable drawing requirements.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions on the use of appropriate tools and applications techniques.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepare reports.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license is a requirement for this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires physical lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling of heavier objects, standing and/or walking.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and includes the use of protective equipment.