Threading Inspector

Job Title: Threading Inspector

Pay Rate: $19.86/hr

General Purpose of Position:

Finishing Line inspector capable of safely and efficiently performing in a threading shop production environment with limited supervision. This position is responsible for gauging precision threaded connections at high volumes in accordance with governing specifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Retrieve job-related information (job routings, part drawing, tool list, work-instruction, in-process inspection sheet).
• Complete inspection of the first part per process instruction.
• Inspect threaded ends to ensure all elements are within governing specifications.
• Proficient in the use of standard thread-gauging devices and practices.
• Inspect and document parts according to in-process inspection sheet requirements.
• Set up, verify calibration, and maintain the good working condition of measuring equipment.
• Document completion of all required processes by QMS system
• Demonstrate basic manufacturing line knowledge and participate in process improvement.
• Achieve production output and quality per standards.
• Complete tasks as assigned with limited supervision.
• Assists CNC operator with machine offset adjustments utilizing thread element readings.
• Assists other inspectors in the validation of threading elements or defects.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.
• Participate in the execution of housekeeping programs required to ensure facility cleanliness.
• Provide an end-of-shift report detailing the activities of the shift.
• Provide hands-on assistance and support as needed for maintenance personnel

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Work Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing and operational activities.
• Minimum of one year of threading experience with Semi-Premium threads and/or API threads.
• Seamless Pipe Mill experience preferred.
• Seamless Tube Threading Shop experience preferred.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems experience.
• LOTO experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Experience using measuring tools and gages including optical comparator and overlays

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in the use of measurement tools, including dial indicators, calipers, and micrometers.
• Intermediate arithmetic skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to read measuring equipment and procedures.
• Experience operating standard shop power tools, including pneumatic tools.
• Experience with the use of simple tools, fasteners, torque, and good math skills is preferred.
• Experience turning/threading API products (BTC, LTC) Preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally team lift and/or move up to 100lbs (2 people minimum for team lift)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use both hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• Combination of frequent possible sitting/standing/walking/climbing stairs from 8 to 12 hours- depending on shift.
• Pushing/pulling is occasionally required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• General working conditions include exposure to heat, cold, and noise with all PPE requirements adhered to.
• Work may be performed around rotating equipment, steel decking stairs, and walkways.
• Visual acuity minimum 20/20 corrected or uncorrected, minimum J1 for nearsightedness, and must pass color blindness test.