QC Inspection Associate

**Job Purpose** Work in close partnership with the Gas Products Quality Specialist and Sr. Quality Manager in the administration of the QC function within the various Gas products branch locations. **Responsibilities** Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. * Control local branch gas product inspections according to predetermined contractual/customer requirements.* Facilitate inspection process in conjunction with warehouse/branch operations.* Use inspection tools, such as micrometers, calipers, comparators, Positive Material Identification (PMI) equipment, plug gauges, thread gauges, ultrasonic thickness equipment, hardness testers, tape measures, rulers, and others as appropriate.* Operate standard warehouse equipment: Forklifts, Order Pickers, Cranes and other equipment as needed.* Complete documentation of all inspections, including monthly reporting of inspections in an Excel format.* Handle all non-conformances by filing NCRs (non-conforming reports) within MRC Global’s Quality systems.* Monitor all NCRs filed for completion and closing.* Work with the QC Administrators and MRC Global Branches to keep inventory correct in lieu of returns and transfers of defective material.* Monitor the shipping of samples to labs or vendors and the follow-up necessary to get timely results; ensure communication of results to buyers, sales groups, customers, and suppliers as needed.* Represent the Quality department on specific projects or assignments within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job as requested.* Take responsibility for all local tooling care and calibration requirements.* Perform other duties and projects as assigned.* Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others.* Report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately. **Qualifications** * Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.* Must have a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable record at all times.* Working knowledge of warehouse distribution operations including shipping, receiving, packaging, inventory controls, etc..* Working knowledge of, or ability to learn the industry standards, quality codes, and customer specifications involved in MRC Global’s quality process.* Strong reasoning and reading skills to be able to review and interpret quality codes and to analyze potentially nonconforming material.* Self-starter and good communicator with the ability to work as both an effective quality inspector and as a member of a team.* Ability to operate forklifts, order pickers, cranes, and other typical warehouse material handling equipment.* Valid Driver’s license with the ability to meet the MRC Global vehicle policy.* Ability to travel as needed to MRC Global branches and customer locations.* Ability to manage direct reports in order to accommodate changing requirements and to fulfill all departmental responsibilities.* Ability to effectively analyze quality data and to present results, determine trends, etc..* Ability to recognize the need for process change, and a willingness to implement changes when beneficial to the department and to MRC Global. **Additional Qualifications** * Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.* Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and respond to inquiries.* Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines and expectations, to include Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines. **Working Conditions** * For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.* Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr MRC Global Inc.