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 over 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. 

• 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.