Quality Inspectors and Technicians - Hourly Positions PMW

STEEL Enterprise; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

STEEL Enterprise is seeking Quality Inspectors and Technicians in the United States, Tennessee, to ensure compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include preparing gauges for inspection, conducting tests, and overseeing production quality.

The ideal candidates will have experience in an industrial setting, preferably with six months of training. A high school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred, along with strong observational skills and basic computer proficiency.

This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with potential for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial environment with related tools/equipment.
• Six months training & supervision in position.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare gages/gauges for order inspection and secure gage area.
• Set up and standardize magnetic particle equipment for testing.
• Ensure all post-production materials are properly inspected.

Skills

Observational skills

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-HOU-10521 - Houston, TX 77044

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: QA - Quality Control

Company: Pinnacle Machine Works

Position Title

Quality Inspectors and Technicians

Reporting Relationship

Primary: Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, other designated leader

Position Purpose

Demonstrates knowledge of operational processes. Performs required work safely and uniformly within operation guidelines & standards but does not necessarily have proven proficiency in specific skillset within department.

Core Accountabilities

• Gage Lab Inspector – Prepare gages/gauges for order inspection setup and secure the gage area by use of and adherence to proper storage and control measures. Stand in and assist quality operations by ensuring all post‑production materials are inspected as instructed, tested and documented according to standard quality procedures.
• Magnetic Particle Inspector - NDT – Set up and standardize magnetic particle equipment, conduct tests, interpret and evaluate test for acceptance or rejection and document test results. Remain familiar with codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the method utilized. Demonstrate ability to understand and work within parameters.
• Quality Inspector (Couplings/Threading) – Ensure all post‑production materials are inspected, tested, and documented according to standard quality procedures. Oversee any pre‑production quality inspection concerns and determine the best course of action while under supervision.
• Lead Quality Control Inspector – Performs role of Inspectors as needed. Additionally directs the work of other Inspectors to perform responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Quality Control Foreman – Directly supervises/manages Inspectors and Leads and ensures their productivity and accuracy meets expectations. As needed, can and does perform the role of these positions.

Values

Safety: Leads and influences. Teamwork: Works with others to resolve complex issues. Informs the team and stakeholders of progress. Excellence: Performs job functions well and accurately. Ethics: Performs job with integrity and a “whatever‑it‑takes” work ethic. Leadership: Values relationships with vendors and customers. Positively represents the company with all.

Qualifications and Essential Functions

Experience Required

Experience in an industrial environment using related tools and equipment. Six (6)+ months of training & close supervision in position. For foreman: Six (6)+ months of experience in supervisory role.

Education/Experience (REQUIRED)

High School diploma or GED equivalent strongly preferred; Certification a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the operation.
• Acute visual ability to observe product nonconformance. Visual ability consisting of strong close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Perform intense manual labor with long work hours. Ability to stand for a long period of time; bend, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move around work area.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with arms.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs occasionally, and 20 lbs regularly.
• Demonstrates skill in operating equipment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read a minimum of Jaeger 2 or equivalent type and size letter at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart.
• Ability to utilize basic computer skills, (Word, Excel, type, email, etc.).

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and mass; and interpret bar graphs.
• Aptitude to calculate and use the following instruments – Scale in 1/8”, 1/16”, 1/32”, 1/64” increments – 12” to 72” long; Protractor Head, Diameter Tape – 100’s increments, Micrometers, Diameter Tape – 1/64” increments, 6” Vernier Caliper, 50’ Tapes, Ring Gauges, Squares, Levels, Line Levels, Various Tape Measures, Conversion Charts (Decimal to Fraction, Fraction to Decimal), Tri‑Square, String Line, Feeler Gauges, Overhead Scale, Dial Indicators, Calipers.

Communication

• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with employees via conversation or in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications such as work orders and travelers.
• Ability to effectively present information to management.
• Ability to effectively speak before groups and/or customers.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English for the purpose of product specification interpretation and training and safety materials comprehension.

Travel

Negligible

Environmental

Ability to work most effectively in an industrial workshop field setting while also capable of managing tools, inventory, and equipment as part of the daily work activities and management. Wet and humid conditions / subject to outdoor weather conditions such as heat. Occasional exposure to fumes and airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Moderate to high noise. Must be able to work morning, evening, & night shifts, including rotating shifts as applicable.

Status

Full time – permanent (unless otherwise specified) / Hourly Non‑Exempt