Quality Assurance Inspector

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will verify product conformance to RMSM standard requirements and customer specifications using non-destructive testing methods, gauges, and visual inspection.  You will investigate routine metallurgical problems, determine compliance with specifications and evaluate products utilizing microscope, hardness, and tensile machines.  You will prepare samples using lathes grinders, cut-off machines, power saws, drill presses, milling and turning machines, polishing equipment, and measuring tools.  You will work with various measuring devices, hand tools, materials, supplies, equipment, and necessary safety equipment.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high regard for safety. 



* Measure and visually inspect for adherence to process sheets, standard practices and specifications


* Verify, audit, identify and record product and equipment


* Review process sheets for customer order requirements


* Operates all equipment needed to complete the job which may include grinders, cutting torch, gauges, mobile equipment, and robotics


* Assist operators in change overs


* Reject, determine, disposition, sort and identify product


* Prepare necessary reports, records and counts for traceability and inventory purpose


* Keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly


* Perform duties as needed in keeping mill operational, including routine maintenance and assists Maintenance personnel


* Adhere to all appropriate Standard Operating Procedures


* Utilize necessary safety equipment and observe all safety rules and lock out procedures

Job Requirements



* Possess an understanding of the basic manufacturing process and familiarity with heavy industry, manufacturing, or mining; or a closely related field


* Competent in manipulating numbers, quantities, shapes and spaces; able to take simple measurements and perform basic mathematical operations (e.g., addition, subtraction, division, decimals, fractions)


* Ability to accurately read precision measurement tools, experience with gauges, micrometers, NDT flaw detectors and machine shop equipment


* Qualified Level I non-destructive testing background or equivalent preferred


* Quality control experience in a manufacturing and metallurgical background; knowledge of ISO standards, preferred


* 4 year Technical Degree preferred


* Must meet and maintain Inspector entry level qualifications concerning literacy, experience, training, testing, courses and certification


* Ability to safely and appropriately operate, power and hand tools, machinery, and mobile equipment; 12 months experience preferred


* Obtain and maintain safety and equipment certifications, as required
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