Inspector Quality 1 ULTCAD at Patterson-UTI

Detailed Description

• Perform final inspection on newly built and repaired products to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections with close attention to detail.

• Verify that shop travelers are complete and accurate before finalizing production processes.

• Perform in-process inspections of in-house machined parts.

• Conduct receiving inspections of vendor-supplied parts, tools, and raw materials.

• Inspect threaded connections in accordance with API Spec 7 standards.

• Maintain continuity of documentation for in-house and vendor-manufactured products.

• Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for any product that does not meet company tolerances.

• Detect and control nonconforming product to ensure quality standards are met.

• Use and accurately read monitoring and measuring equipment (MMEs) such as OD ring gauges, thread lead and profile gauges, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.

• Perform calibrations of MMEs as required.

• Conduct Cutter Inspection for reclaim cutters within Ulterra, ensuring compliance with quality processes.

• Perform Dull Grade inspections, evaluating worn-out tools and processing them according to Ulterra’s guidelines.

• Conduct final cleanup of products using air tools, impact wrenches, and other hand tools.

• Carry out other quality-related duties as required.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, inspection requirements, and shop travelers.

• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.

• Understanding of API Spec 7 standards for threaded connections.

• Ability to operate lifting equipment and manually handle tools as needed.

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• 1+ years of related experience or training in quality control inspection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in quality control for manufacturing or oil & gas industry.

• Previous work with PDC drill bit inspections.

• Knowledge of nonconformance reporting (NCRs) and root cause analysis.

Additional Details

The Quality Control Inspector I must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. The typical work environment will be in the shop or field which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.