QC UT Level 2

Tex Tube Company; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tex Tube Company is seeking a Quality Control Inspector – UT Level II to perform ultrasonic testing on pipe during manufacturing, ensuring compliance with customer specs and internal quality standards. The role supports calibration and verification of UT equipment and maintains accurate inspection records.

You will coordinate with third-party inspectors and customer reps to address quality issues. The ideal candidate holds SNT-TC-1A UT Level II certification and has experience in the steel pipe

Qualifications

• Must be certified to SNT-TC-1A UT Level 2.
• Experience in the steel pipe manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic testing (UT) per procedures and specs.
• Calibrate, verify, and maintain ultrasonic inspection equipment.
• Evaluate ultrasonic indications and determine product acceptability.
• Inspect welds and pipe body for discontinuities.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Communicate quality concerns to Production and Quality leadership.

Skills

SNT-TC-1A UT Level 2 certification

Steel pipe manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years QC experience

Tools

Ultrasonic inspection equipment

Job description

The Quality Control Inspector – UT Level II is responsible for performing ultrasonic testing (UT), inspecting pipe throughout the manufacturing process, verifying compliance with customer specifications, applicable industry standards, and internal quality requirements, and ensuring that only conforming products are released for shipment. The position also supports calibration, operation, and verification of ultrasonic inspection equipment while maintaining accurate inspection records.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic testing (UT) in accordance with written procedures and applicable specifications.
• Calibrate, verify, and maintain ultrasonic inspection equipment.
• Perform in-line and off-line calibration using reference standards.
• Evaluate ultrasonic indications and determine product acceptability.
• Use portable UT equipment to investigate and confirm weld discontinuities.
• Inspect longitudinal welds and pipe body for discontinuities.
• Perform visual inspection of welds and finished pipe.
• Inspect bevels, end facing, squareness, and pipe dimensions.
• Verify OD, wall thickness, straightness, weld flash height, and other dimensional requirements.
• Identify nonconforming material and determine disposition according to customer specifications and quality procedures.
• Mark material for repair, rejection, or rework.
• Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
• Record all inspection results, indications, repairs, and nonconformances.
• Submit inspection reports at the end of each shift.
• Communicate quality concerns to Production and Quality leadership.
• Work with third-party inspectors and customer representatives during inspections.
• Report recurring quality issues to supervisors for corrective action.
• Maintain housekeeping in the inspection area.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be certified to SNT-TC-1A UT Level 2.
• Experience in the steel pipe manufacturing industry.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in QC.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.