QAQC Inspector

Audubon Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX seeks a Quality Control Inspector to perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated pipe spools and structural components to customer specs and company work instructions.

You will document inspections per procedures and control plans, report deficiencies to the QC Manager, and help maintain calibration and witness welders' qualifications as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience evaluating quality and codes issues.
• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and maintain traceability.
• Knowledge of inspection tools and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform 100% visual inspection of welds in final structural/piping elements.
• Report quality deficiencies to QC Manager and track defects per weld.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Control Program by supervisors and staff.
• Receive project instructions from QC Manager and perform tests accordingly.
• Collaborate with other departments and suppliers on quality concerns.
• Maintain equipment operation and calibration.
• Assist with welders' qualifications and related records.

Skills

Inspection tools

Blueprint reading

Documentation

Production inspection

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Quality evaluation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalenT

Tools

Tape Measure

Square

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Quality Control Inspector will perform in-process and final inspection of fabricated pipe spools and structural components to customer specifications and company work instructions. All inspections to be documented per associated inspection procedures, control plans and quality management system requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Audubon is currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Quality Control Inspector will perform in-process and final inspection of fabricated pipe spools and structural components to customer specifications and company work instructions. All inspections to be documented per associated inspection procedures, control plans and quality management system requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs 100% Visual Inspection of Welds in Final Structural/Piping Steel Elements
• Reports Directly to Quality Control Manager about any Quality Deficiencies in Final Parts
• Tracks the Quality Deficiencies per Weld
• Reports Directly to QC Manager about mistakes or welding problems and Tracks the Daily Information
• Ensures Supervisors and Employees understand and adhere the Quality Control Program
• Receives Instructions from QC manager about Project Specific Inspection and Test and Perform those tasks
• Collaborates with departments and external suppliers regarding Quality concerns. Monitor shop Activities to ensure conformance with applicable Codes, Standards, Policies, Procedures and/or Drawings Specifications
• Perform inspections on projects requiring expertise and knowledge under the direct supervision of the Quality Control Manager
• Maintains Equipment operation and Calibration
• Assists Quality Control Manager with Welders Qualifications

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Evaluation related to Quality and Codes issues.
• Proficient in the use of Inspection Tools and Measuring Equipment such as Tape Measure, Square
• Read and Interpret Structural Steel blueprints
• Certified as a Welding Inspector or NDE Certifications is a plus
• Experience in Structural Steel Inspection using AWS D1.1 Welding Code
• Ability to Work well in a Team oriented environment
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.
• Be able to complete all required documentation, accurate record keeping and maintain traceability.
• Ability to inspect materials, parts and products at different stages of production.
• Complete understanding of Quality Control Inspections for the manufacturing process.
• Ability to communicate and resolve issues in a professional and tactful manner.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Must understand the stages of production with the ability to learn. Must be able to foster and maintain excellent relationships. Has some knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the particular field. Must be able to work independently.
• Requires the ability and familiarity of technical documentation preparation. Works with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and resolve issues in a professional and tactful manner.
• Proficient using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled