QA Inspection Technician

Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: QA Inspection Technician

Organization: Pantex Product Verification )

• Visually inspects procured items for Suspect/Counterfeit Items.
• Performs records and data review of support documents to verify compliance with written procedures.
• Obtains related documentation for preparation of witnessing or performing inspections as assigned.
• Reviews quality related records for accuracy and completeness.
• Responsible for visual inspection of items to identify compliance with design agency specifications.
• Performs assignments with a high degree of quality 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 indoctrination, training classes, and qualification requirements as determined by Quality & Performance Assurance management and the Technical Training Department.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
• Understands a worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

• 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 complete all training necessary to be qualified to witness and perform quality control inspections and tests.
• Minimum of four years current gainful experience in quality control/quality assurance work that involved the performance/verification of inspections or tests typically acquired through previous experience as a Production Technician experienced in the assembly and disassembly and inspection of War Reserve (WR), Joint Test Assembly (JTA) or Testbed activities.
• Ability to maintain neat, accurate, concise and complete records and files.
• 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.
• Visually inspects presented items to verify compliance and conformance to requirements with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Obtains related documentation in preparation of executing hold point inspections, and observations as assigned.
• Must have at least 3 hours official training on Integrated Production Planning and Execution System (IPRO) and IPRO related functions.
• Recent work experience as determined by the hiring manager, within the last three years, to include assembly and disassembly of nuclear weapons and/or JTA’s.

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.

• In addition to the above…