Lead Quality Technician – Mechanical

Integra Mission Critical, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement and savings

Job summary

Integra Mission Critical, LLC in Houston, TX is looking for a Lead Quality Technician Mechanical to independently perform inspections across incoming, in-process and final stages. You will interpret drawings and BOMs, ensure conformance to specs, and guide other technicians to maintain quality standards.

The role emphasizes cross-unit inspection planning, documenting nonconformances, and supporting customer requirements while upholding safety and process controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years of mechanical manufacturing assembly fabrication testing or inspection experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently inspecting mechanical products or equipment piping structural assemblies or industrial equipment.
• Experience providing technical assistance or task specific training to other employees preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical products or equipment structural steel piping systems pumps valves tanks supports and related equipment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, bills of material, dimensions, tolerances, assembly details, specifications and inspection criteria.
• Knowledge of flanged and threaded piping connections, gaskets, bolting torque, alignment, fit up and cleanliness controls.
• Proficiency with torque wrenches, levels, calipers, measuring tapes, gauges and related inspection equipment.
• Working knowledge of nonconformance identification, product control, containment, correction, verification and final acceptance.
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, technical guidance and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage inspection work across multiple units and changing production priorities.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use computers to access drawings and documentation, complete inspection records and communicate inspection results preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections of mechanical products or equipment.
• Interpret drawings, bills of material, specifications, work instructions, inspection checklists and acceptance criteria.
• Inspect structural assemblies, equipment supports, piping systems, pumps, valves, tanks and related mechanical components.
• Verify equipment placement, orientation, fit-up, alignment, level, clearances and assembly completeness.
• Inspect piping connections, gaskets, fittings, pipe supports, flange bolting and torque marks.
• Verify that pressure tests, leak tests, cleaning and other mechanical checks have been completed and properly documented.
• Plan and complete inspection activities across multiple units based on production priorities and inspection requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to Quality Technicians regarding inspection methods, drawings, checklists, tools and acceptance criteria.
• Identify and document nonconforming conditions and support containment of affected components, assemblies or units.
• Verify rework, corrections and containment actions before accepting the affected work.
• Confirm that required inspections, tests, documentation and open Quality items are complete before final acceptance.
• Escalate unclear requirements, repeat defects, significant risks, incomplete documentation and release concerns.
• Support investigations by providing inspection records, measurements, photographs and other objective evidence.
• Assist with onboarding and task-specific training of Mechanical Quality Technicians.
• Recommend practical improvements to inspection checklists, work instructions and inspection methods.
• Support first build customer audit and factory acceptance activities as assigned.
• Make conformance decisions based on approved requirements and objective evidence without allowing production schedules or delivery pressure to influence inspection results.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate inspection findings and product concerns clearly, promptly and with integrity.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Drawings interpretation

Quality documentation

Communication skills

Multi-unit coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Measuring tapes

Inspection gauges

Job description

Location Houston TX

Department DEPTEC

The Opportunity

The Lead Quality Technician Mechanical independently performs incoming in process andor final inspections including ready to ship inspections of mechanical products or equipment and supports inspections of greater complexity. The position manages inspection activities across multiple assigned units provides technical guidance to Quality Technicians and promotes consistent use of drawings bills of material inspection checklists internal standards and customer requirements.

What you will do

• Independently perform incoming in process andor final inspections of mechanical products or equipment
• Interpret mechanical drawings bills of material specifications work instructions inspection checklists and acceptance criteria
• Inspect structural assemblies equipment supports piping systems pumps valves tanks and related mechanical components
• Verify equipment placement orientation fit up alignment level clearances hardware bolting torque and assembly completeness
• Inspect flanged and threaded piping connections gaskets fittings pipe supports flange bolting and torque marks
• Verify that pressure tests leak tests cleaning and other mechanical checks have been completed and properly documented
• Plan and complete inspection activities across multiple assigned units based on production priorities and inspection requirements
• Provide technical guidance to Quality Technicians regarding inspection methods drawings checklists tools and acceptance criteria
• Identify and document nonconforming conditions and support containment of affected components assemblies or units
• Verify rework corrections and containment actions before accepting the affected work
• Confirm that required inspections tests documentation and open Quality items are complete before final acceptance
• Escalate unclear requirements repeat defects significant risks incomplete documentation and release concerns
• Support investigations by providing inspection records measurements photographs and other objective evidence
• Assist with onboarding and task specific training of Mechanical Quality Technicians
• Recommend practical improvements to inspection checklists work instructions and inspection methods
• Support first build customer audit and factory acceptance activities as assigned
• Make conformance decisions based on approved requirements and objective evidence without allowing production schedules or delivery pressure to influence inspection results
• Maintain accurate records and communicate inspection findings and product concerns clearly promptly and with integrity

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three or more years of mechanical manufacturing assembly fabrication testing or inspection experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience independently inspecting mechanical products or equipment piping structural assemblies or industrial equipment
• Experience providing technical assistance or task specific training to other employees preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical products or equipment structural steel piping systems pumps valves tanks supports and related equipment
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings bills of material dimensions tolerances assembly details specifications and inspection criteria
• Knowledge of flanged and threaded piping connections gaskets bolting torque alignment fit up and cleanliness controls
• Proficiency with torque wrenches levels calipers measuring tapes gauges and related inspection equipment
• Working knowledge of nonconformance identification product control containment correction verification and final acceptance
• Strong communication organization prioritization technical guidance and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage inspection work across multiple units and changing production priorities
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use computers to access drawings and documentation complete inspection records and communicate inspection results preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certificate or associate degree in mechanical technology welding piping fabrication industrial technology or a related field preferred

How we support you

• Performance driven rewards Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions
• Comprehensive healthcare Medical dental and vision coverage that supports you and your familys total well being
• Security and peace of mind Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most
• Flexible benefits options A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs
• Time to recharge Generous paid time offset relax travel and maintain a healthy work life balance
• Investing in your growth Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career
• Planning for the future Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long term financial confidence

Come build with us At Integra were driven by a vision to transform the data center industry We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed quality and reliability helping our clients build and operate the mission critical infrastructure that powers todays digital world Integra is a vertically integrated company owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing procurement commissioning and warranty This approach allows us to move faster solve challenges more efficiently and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners What truly sets Integra apart is our people We are a team of problem solvers engineers builders and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results Our culture values collaboration accountability and continuous improvement because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape excellence and adaptability matter Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure If youre passionate about innovation impact and building systems the world depends on youll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here

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