Cactus Wellhead - Quality Control Inspector Lead - Manufacturing

Cactus Wellhead - Quality Control Inspector Lead - Manufacturing

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: CWQUA
002369

• Posted:
  December 1, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Day Shift- 5am-5pm

JOB SUMMARY: This position directs the work of QC Inspectors involving the evaluation of incoming material/products during the production process. Ensures that QC Inspectors receive continued training as required. Assist the Quality Manager in ensuring that all Quality Management System procedures are being followed in the QC Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Practice safe work habits and comply with all quality, safety, health and environmental policies, procedures, programs and regulations.
• Supervises hourly QC Inspectors in the performance of their duties.
• Assigns inspection jobs and sets priority of jobs based on daily production objectives.
• Works closely with all production departments on quality issues and assists in troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret machine drawings, including complex views and specifications.
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and application.
• Skilled in creating dimensional inspection plans directly from machine drawings.
• Experienced in measuring taper threads using appropriate gauges and standards.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, CMM, mic trace).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify deviations from specifications.
• Competence in documenting inspection results and preparing quality reports.
• Ability to work with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Hardness test parts.
• Reports time against jobs.
• Reports NCR’s and assists with investigations and dispositions when necessary.
• Reviews Certificates of Conformance, Material Test Reports and other documentation to ensure conformance with quality requirements.
• Monitors, verifies and signs off on job documentation.
• Performs Final Product Release and application of the API Monogram.
• Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to QC Inspectors, to develop continuous quality improvement within the department.
• Performs other regular duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION, TRAINING,

EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED): or a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with Geometric Dimension & Tolerance inspection with additional desired skill with CMM, Faro, Calypso/CAM2 or other CMM experience.

• None Required
• Consider as additional desired skill, ASNT Level II MT and PT
• Consider as additional desired skill, AWS CWI
• Completion of API Q-1 Training
• Completion of other training as directed by company.

• Proficient with precision measuring instruments
• Read and interpret Engineering drawings
• Strong math skill and proficient reading
• Knowledge of CWH Quality Management System

Daily direct supervision of 4 or more Quality Control Inspectors. Daily meetings, coordination and planning with facility leadership and management, to establish production goal and objectives with the responsibility for completion of required tasks in order to meet manufacturing objective. Responsible for the direct supervision and utilization of his team to meet those manufacturing objectives.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs, participate in required safety training, and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture. This position operates in an industrial/field environment. The role requires working in and around manufacturing equipment, heavy machinery, and potentially hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
• Work in confined spaces when required
• Operate heavy equipment and power tools
• Perform repetitive movements

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise levels requiring hearing protection
• Work in high…