Quality Inspector

NOV; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Odessa, TX is seeking a Quality Inspector to support the quality department, generate reports, and ensure conformance with applicable procedures.

You will perform inspections, audits, and product release checks, review calibration certificates, and maintain certifications such as code 70 and code 96.

This role requires attention to detail, basic math, blueprint reading, and willingness to operate calipers, micrometers, and scales within the facility.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math ability.
• Ability to read blueprints is preferred.
• Experience with mechanical inspection is a plus.
• Willingness to learn calibration/testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support quality department activities and report to management.
• Ensure yard compliance with NOV policies (HSE, HR) and Tuboscope threading manual.
• Perform inspections and audits across processes including receiving and in-process checks.
• Complete inspection and non-conformance reports.
• Review Tuboscope GOLD system for correct entry and product release; utilize Grant Prideco licensee system for gauges.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving of gauges and inspection tools.
• Enter metrics into local and corporate systems; prepare certificates of conformance.

Skills

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Scales

Job description

Job Description

The inspector must support all the activities assigned to the quality department of the facility as well as provide reports to applicable management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for yard compliance to NOV policies and procedures such as, but not limited to HSE and HR
• Responsible for yard compliance with the Tuboscope Threading Quality Manual requirements
• Part inspection and auditing of operator inspections per applicable quality system, licensing agency, or customer requirements.
• Complete inspection reports.
• Audit operators' first article and inspection reports.
• Complete understanding of the inspection program.
• Complete non-conformance reports and communicate status to applicable management.
• Aid with and audit facility production paperwork as required.
• Be able to perform document reviews at pre-production and for product release per applicable standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Be able to review Tuboscope GOLD system for correct entry and perform product release
• Be able to use Grant Prideco Licensee system for gage assignment and job authorizations.
• Must pass and maintain code 70 inspection certification.
• Be able to perform all of the inspection and non-conformance reporting requirements listed in standard operating procedures.
• In process audits/First part inspections.
• Manufacturing inspections.
• Receiving inspections.
• Be able to perform the testing, quarterly monitoring, and evaluation of phosphated product per the applicable standard operating procedures and any customer specifications.
• Must pass and maintain a code 96 certification for review of calibration certificates.
• Be able to perform and coordinate shipping and receiving of various gages and inspection tools.
• Be able to gather and enter metrics information into local and corporate systems.
• Be able to complete, store, and send certificates of conformance and quality documentation packets to customers.
• Be able to authorize, inspect, and ship Grant Prideco qualifying connections per appliable requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous experience with mechanical inspection preferred but not required.
• Ability to solve basic math equations.
• Must be able to learn and operate mechanical testing equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and scales.
• Blueprint reading skills are preferred but not required.
• Maintain code 70 certification.
• Manage ordering and customer authorizations for proprietary items.
• Able to perform acceptance inspection on material purchased by the facility.