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Pantex Plant · 15 hours ago

QA Inspection Technician - Special Tooling

Amarillo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Pantex Plant is seeking a QA Inspection Technician - Special Tooling to ensure the quality and compliance of weapons tooling and procured items. The role involves visual inspections, data reviews, and maintaining accurate records to support safety and operational standards.

IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Visually inspects weapons tooling through visual inspections and records reviews to verify conformance to procurement requirements

Visually inspects procured items for Suspect/Counterfeit Items

Performs records and data review of support documents to verify compliance with written procedures

Performs other duties as assigned depending on area of assignment

Obtains operating procedures, engineering documents, drawings, and other specifications, for preparation final acceptance activities as assigned

Reviews weapons related records for accuracy and completeness

Responsible for visual verification of in-process and final product to ensure completeness and accuracy of product and records

Performs assignments with a high degree of quality, accuracy, and efficiency exercising prescribed safety and security measures

Works effectively with managers, co-workers, representatives of other Departments/Divisions, and outside agencies

Follows prescribed standards of housekeeping and cleanliness of work area to ensure safety and efficient operations

Responsible for detecting defects in material and workmanship

Responsible for care and protection of assigned materials and/or equipment

Performs functions with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duties under general supervision

Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Department of Energy (DOE), Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by Product Quality management and the Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management

Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls

Understands a workers’ right to stop work when they feel their own or others personal safety is jeopardized

Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment

Qualification

Visual inspectionDrawing readingMechanical experienceHuman Reliability ProgramRecord keepingSafety awarenessTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Must meet initial employment requirements

Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above

Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions

Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation

Must be able to be qualified for the Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification

Must be able to complete all training necessary to be certified for weapon work

Minimum of one-year gainful experience in mechanical or electronics work that involved working to close tolerances, with proven ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, or equivalent education and/or training

Ability to maintain neat, accurate, concise and complete records and files for inspections

All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation

Required to complete course(s) in drawing reading and interpretation

High School diploma or (GED) General Equivalency Diploma

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative)

Lifting or carrying less than 40 pounds

Straight pulling or pushing (2 hours/day)

Ability to keyboard

Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm

Walking (2 hours/day)

Standing (2 hours/day)

Climbing with legs only (stairs)

Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from the face)

Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)

Good hearing

No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse

Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status

The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP)

If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709

Medical requirements may apply

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation

As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter

U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants

All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification