Vallourec - North America · 9 hours ago
Quality Lab Technician & Coupling Inspector
Vallourec - North America is seeking a Quality Lab Technician & Coupling Inspector to ensure accurate calibration and inspection processes that support production lines and maintain quality standards. The role involves performing inspections, coordinating calibrations, and maintaining records while ensuring safety and compliance with standards.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Perform inspections on new gauges, couplings, and thread protectors to applicable standards and practices
Coordinate calibrations and minor repairs to all company gauges, hand tools, and related inspection equipment
Enter and coordinate gauge calibration into tracking system, maintain recall program, gauge inventory, and movement records
Monitor controlled conditions of Gauge Labs and Coupling inspection and maintain all records
Conduct Non-Conformance (NCR) investigations, Quality Visits, Risk Assessments, and Internal Audits as needed
Assist during Customer, ISO, and API audits and tours
Perform Threading and Coupling Audits & Risk assessments as required
Perform incoming Coupling and Thread Protector inspections using applicable criteria
Develop and write new or revised calibration and inspection procedures
Maintain safe work environment by following all policies, standards, and procedures
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Excellent mathematical skills
Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills
Ability to use measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments
Ability to develop and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures and train others
Organizational skills to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and calibration software
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push/pull 75 pounds
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Ability to travel between locations using company vehicle for routine calibrations
Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays
Mechanical and electrical aptitude
High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Associate Technical degree preferred
Experience working in a lab or inspection environment preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability.
Profit Sharing: Up to 4%.
401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period.
Paid Parental Leave (including adoptions).
Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday.
Paid Vacation Time.
Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Company
Vallourec - North America
Vallourec is North America’s #1 domestic producer of premium tubular solutions primarily serving the energy markets (oil and gas, powergen): seamless Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), VAM® premium connections, Line & Standard Pipe, Coupling Stock, Mechanical pipe, downhole accessories, and specialized welding.