Quality Inspector & Machinist - Oilfield Downhole Tools

Workover Solutions; Imperial (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Workover Solutions in Imperial, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced QA/QC - Quality Inspector / Machinist to support machining, repair, and assembly operations by verifying components meet drawings and quality specs.

You will read drawings, inspect for tolerances, document results, and help root-cause investigations while maintaining traceability and conformance to ISO/API QHSE requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Practical experience as a machinist, machining inspector, quality technician, or similar manufacturing position.
• Hands-on experience inspecting turned, bored, milled, drilled, and threaded features.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and revision information.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Proficiency using standard precision measuring instruments and fixed-limit gauges.
• Ability to inspect work independently and accurately document actual measurement results.
• Ability to distinguish normal process variation from tool wear, setup error, equipment problems, or operator error.
• Working knowledge of material identification, lot control, and manufacturing traceability.
• Ability to communicate nonconformances professionally and objectively using documented requirements and inspection results.
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection, calibration, and quality records.
• Basic computer skills for entering inspection results and completing electronic quality documentation.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work safely with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of machined and repaired components.
• Inspect parts for conformance to engineering drawings, work orders, dimensional tolerances, surface-finish requirements, and applicable customer specifications.
• Use micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, depth micrometers, height gauges, indicators, thread gauges, optical comparators, surface-finish comparators, and other applicable inspection equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, revision levels, machining symbols, and inspection requirements.
• Verify internal and external threads using applicable plug, ring, pitch-diameter, lead, taper, and profile inspection methods.
• Inspect downhole tool components during make-up, break-down, repair, and rework activities.
• Confirm that the correct material, drawing revision, work order, inspection plan, and acceptance criteria are being used before accepting product.
• Monitor manufacturing and inspection processes to identify dimensional drift, tool wear, setup problems, surface-finish defects, or other conditions that may affect product quality.
• Conduct product and process inspections to evaluate quality and performance, consistent with the company’s established shop responsibilities.
• Verify that machinists and operators complete required in-process checks and inspection records.
• Review completed travelers, inspection reports, material certifications, heat-treatment records, and traceability documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain positive identification and traceability of raw material, work-in-process, repair components, and finished products.
• Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming material or product to prevent unintended use.
• Initiate nonconformance reports and provide accurate measurements, photographs, and supporting information for review.
• Verify completed rework before releasing components to the next operation.
• Assist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions by providing inspection data and practical machining input.
• Provide timely feedback to machinists and the Shop Manager regarding dimensional trends, recurring defects, tooling problems, and process concerns.
• Ensure inspection and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Verify that measuring and test equipment is within its calibration period before use.
• Maintain inspection equipment in clean, serviceable condition and report damaged, inaccurate, or overdue equipment.
• Support calibration tracking, gauge-control activities, and periodic verification of shop-floor measuring equipment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable ISO and API QHSE requirements, approved work methods, and company procedures.
• Ensure work complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and company and industry standards.
• Promote a culture of superior service quality and workmanship throughout shop operations.
• Maintain an organized inspection area and perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Machinist

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

GD&T

Measurement instruments

Traceability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Depth micrometers

Optical comparators

Surface finish instruments

Job description

Workover Solutions in Imperial, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced QA/QC - Quality Inspector / Machinist to support machining, repair, and assembly operations by verifying components meet drawings and quality specs.

You will read drawings, inspect for tolerances, document results, and help root-cause investigations while maintaining traceability and conformance to ISO/API QHSE requirements.