QC Inspector Lead

POSITION: QC Inspector Team Lead
SHIFT: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (OT as required)
PAY RATE: $33.69 - $36+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefits Package
LOCATION: Lubbock, TX

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The QC Inspector Lead will oversee and manage the daily activities of the quality inspection team. This role is responsible for ensuring that all products meet high-quality standards, maintaining compliance with industry regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
• Follow all company safety and quality requirements.
• Lead and supervise a team of quality inspectors to ensure timely and accurate product inspections.
• Perform and oversee regular product inspections at various stages of production, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Document and report inspection results, defects, and non-conformities in SharePoint Quality Database.
• Identify areas for improvement in quality control processes and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Train, mentor, and coach quality inspectors to enhance their skills and ensure consistency in inspection practices.
• Follow all necessary TNS Document System procedures and processes.
• Maintain and update the quality control documentation and records for traceability and auditing purposes.
• Address quality-related issues on the production floor, quickly identifying the root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve production efficiency, and optimize overall product quality.
• Document and segregate non-conforming material and workmanship.
• Able to apply problem solving techniques and/or root cause analysis.
• Ability to evaluate coating application processes, including mixing, application techniques, and environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity), to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Oversee and/or perform tests such as dry film thickness (DFT), adhesion, holiday detection, and visual inspections to confirm coating integrity and performance.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALITIES

• Applicable welding standards knowledge such as: AWS, ASME.
• Understanding of industry standards (e.g., AMPP, SSPC, ASTM, ISO) related to coatings.
• Ability to achieve AMPP CIP1 certification if needed.
• Ability to achieve AWS CWI if needed.
• Ability to achieve City of LA Quality Control Inspector if needed.
• Ability to receive NDT certifications as applicable.
• Proficient in blueprint/drawing reading.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
• Accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and areas of responsibility.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively.
• Allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in quality control.
• Knowledge of quality standards, regulatory requirements, and inspection techniques.
• Previous welding inspection experience required.