Quality Control Inspector

Position Summary:


The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting pipe after Bevel End Facing, Hydro Testing, and Final Ultrasonic Testing to determine if pipe has met all the requirements of the Customer or code specifications and that the pipe is ready for shipment.


Duties/Responsibilities:
• Inspects imperfections in longitudinal welds both inside and outside seam.
• Inspects imperfections in the pipe body and weld visually.
• Uses portable UT to examine and prove-up weld defect indications.
• Measures and inspects the bevel, face, and squareness of both ends for compliance with specifications.
• Determines if pipe is acceptable or rejected (unsuitable for the current specification) due to imperfections which exceed those specified by Customer or code.
• Measures OD of pipe, wall thickness, straightness, and weld flash height with micrometer or electronic ultrasonic thickness gauge.
• Examines weld line for chatter.
• Examines welded joint for off-plate or off-seam conditions.
• Inspects and maintains a record of all activities on the QC Final Non-Conformance Report QCF-003.
• Reports to Supervisors any continuing imperfections so immediate correction may be taken.
• Reports cracks, splits, pinholes and hydro bursts to Supervisors to ensure the defect is disposed of in a proper manner within the established specifications and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Marks pipe for cut-off or repair.
• Routes pipes to proper rejection pockets.
• Confers with third-party inspectors on matters relating to quality at the final table.
• Records all pipe passing the station and disposition of each pipe with all indications, imperfections, and rejected defects marked as to type, length, location and depth.
• Submits reports to Supervisor at the end of each shift.
• Is responsible for maintaining housekeeping in the Final Inspection area. This responsibility is shared with all inspectors in the same area.
• Responsible for completing any assignments given by Supervisor or other Supervision even those assignments not specifically listed in this job description.
• Responsible for completing any assignments given by Supervisor or other Supervision even those assignments not specifically listed in this job description


Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Must pass QC Inspector quiz.
• Must pass UT Examination for Level 1 or Level 2 SNT-TC-1A following appropriate training and work experience.
• Read and write English.
• Comprehend Standard Operating Procedures.


Education and Experience:

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