QA Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The QA Technician is responsible for assisting with product reclamation and re-allocation of Vallourec Star, controlled material located on the facility premises.  Duties include evaluating and disposing of aged and/or suspect products, performing reclamation processing, and modifying product markings to ensure that all material meets requirements.  Can be utilized to assist with any Quality situations where additional resources are needed to make material compliant for shipment to the next customer both internal and external.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completing assigned Quality Wall Final Acceptance inspections
• Completing Stock allocation requests
• Physically evaluating material against API, internal, and customer requirements as requested
• Downgrading material to NSFR and VS35
• Assisting with Quality issues both at Sheldon and Miller Rd facilities

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Computer skills, including proficiency with Excel/Smart Sheets and Outlook, and the ability to learn new applications.
• Data generation – Completion of various required forms used for Stock Allocations, Downgrade of Materials and Quality Wall Acceptance processes.
• Good communication and team-building skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

•  ASNT certification desirable

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Ability to follow instructions, Teamwork, Adaptability, Accountability, Reliability, Dependability, Initiative, Safety Awareness,
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback, Pride in performance, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Communication, Positive responses to change, and high attention to detail.

 5S, SAFETY, AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Keep equipment and working area clean for the purpose of safety, appearance, and operating efficiency.
• Place equipment, tooling, and gauging in the proper location at the end of the shift or completion of the job task.
• Clean up the work area at the end of the shift and/or during the shift as required.

SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Observe safety rules and wear required safety equipment while on the job.
• Follow at all times what is known to be a safe practice.
• Noise may at times be to a high degree.
• Work for extended periods of time in ambient temperature ranges from 0 to 120 degrees F.
• Duties performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements.
• May occasionally be required to perform duties in a confined space.
• Some exposure to vibrating tools.