QC Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Control Inspector I to perform inspections of drill bits and downhole tools, ensuring compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable to a fast-paced environment, and experienced with precision measuring tools. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, verifying documentation, and maintaining quality standards in line with the company's mission to provide innovative solutions in the oil and gas industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control for manufacturing or oil & gas industry.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to operate lifting equipment and manually handle tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection on newly built and repaired products.
• Conduct NDT inspections with Liquid Penetrant method.
• Verify that shop travelers are complete and accurate.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Precision Measuring Tools Usage

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

OD Ring Gauges

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Brief Description:

The Quality Control Inspector I is responsible for performing final inspections of PDC drill bits and downhole tools ensuring compliance with drawing specifications. This role involves conducting dimensional and visual inspections, verifying shop travelers, and ensuring that all vendor-supplied and in-house machined parts meet company standards. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in using measurement and inspection tools.

Detailed Description:

• Perform final inspection on newly built and repaired products to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections with close attention to detail.
• Conduct NDT inspections with the use of Liquid Penetrant method, interpreting and reporting inspection results.
• Verify that shop travelers are complete and accurate before finalizing production processes.
• Perform in-process inspections of in-house machined parts.
• Conduct receiving inspections of vendor-supplied parts, tools, and raw materials.
• Maintain continuity of documentation for in-house and vendor-manufactured products.
• Detect and control nonconforming product to ensure quality standards are met.
• Use and accurately read monitoring and measuring equipment (MMEs) such as OD ring gauges, thread lead and profile gauges, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Conduct final cleanup of products using air tools, impact wrenches, and other hand tools.
• Carry out other quality-related duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, inspection requirements, and shop travelers.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Ability to operate lifting equipment and manually handle tools as needed.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications:

• Experience in quality control for manufacturing or oil & gas industry.
• Previous work with PDC drill bit inspections.

Additional Details:

The Quality Control Inspector I must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. The typical work environment will be in the shop or field which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.

Company DescriptionUlterra is a forward-thinking drilling partner whose purpose is to empower people to advance the oil field. Ulterra’s innovative drill bit technologies take on any application to lower drilling costs, reduce non-productive time and mitigate risk. Widely recognized as the fastest growing oil and gas drill bit company in the world and largest in the North American market, Ulterra is the bit supplier of choice when drillers require a partner with unmatched credibility and a commitment to excellence.Company DescriptionUlterra is a forward-thinking drilling partner whose purpose is to empower people to advance the oil field. Ulterra’s innovative drill bit technologies take on any application to lower drilling costs, reduce non-productive time and mitigate risk. Widely recognized as the fastest growing oil and gas drill bit company in the world and largest in the North American market, Ulterra is the bit supplier of choice when drillers require a partner with unmatched credibility and a commitment to excellence.