Quality Control Inspector – API Pumps & Rotating Equipment

Pump Reliability Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

401(k) with 5% match

PTO

Job summary

Pump Reliability Solutions, LLC in Houston is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure every API pump part, machined component, and welded repair leaving our shop meets exact specifications down to 0.0001 inch.

You will take precise measurements, read technical drawings, document findings, and collaborate with production and engineering on corrective actions to maintain quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in QC/inspection — API pumps, rotating equipment, or precision machining.
• Background as a pump/rotating equipment mechanic a strong plus
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
• NDT/ASNT Level II (PT) certification a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Inspect API pump parts (casings, impellers, shafts, sleeves, seals) for conformance to drawings and specs
• Inspect manufactured/fabricated parts for dimensional accuracy and material integrity
• Evaluate welded repairs against structural, visual, and code standards (AWS/ASME)
• Take precision measurements with micrometers, calipers, and height gauges, to 0.0001"
• Document findings and partner with production/engineering on corrective actions

Skills

Technical drawings

Precision measurement

Documentation

Tools

NDT/ASNT Level II (PT)

Job description

Pump Reliability Solutions, LLC (PRS) provides high-quality rotating equipment repair and superior customer service to clients across the aftermarket industry. Known for consistency, timely service, and deep subject matter expertise, PRS supports projects of varying size and complexity. The company focuses on delivering reliable resources and tailored solutions to ensure work is completed correctly and on schedule. Team members join a service-driven environment that values technical excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Pump Reliability Solutions is hiring a Quality Control Inspector to make sure every API pump part, machined component, and welded repair leaving our Houston shop meets spec — down to the tenth of a thousandth of an inch (0.0001").

About Us

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Pump Reliability Solutions repairs and services rotating equipment for refining, chemical, power, and pipeline operators across North America. We're trusted by three of North America's largest refining companies and five of the ten largest U.S. pipeline operators — and we move faster than OEM repair timelines without cutting corners.

What You'll Do

• Inspect API pump parts (casings, impellers, shafts, sleeves, seals) for conformance to drawings and specs
• Inspect manufactured/fabricated parts for dimensional accuracy and material integrity
• Evaluate welded repairs against structural, visual, and code standards (AWS/ASME)
• Take precision measurements with micrometers, calipers, and height gauges, to 0.0001"
• Document findings and partner with production/engineering on corrective actions

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years in QC/inspection — API pumps, rotating equipment, or precision machining
• Background as a pump/rotating equipment mechanic a strong plus
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
• NDT/ASNT Level II (PT) certification a plus, not required

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay: $26–$38/hour, depending on experience
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with 5% match, PTO
• Work with a team trusted by 3 of North America's largest refiners and 5 of the top 10 U.S. pipeline operators