Quality Inspector

Position Overview

Quality Inspector with strong mechanical tool inspection knowledge to inspect machined parts at our Cedar Park TX manufacturing facility. Day shift, on‑site.

• Perform inspections on components.
• Perform source inspections at facilities.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain files of inspection documents.
• Review inspection records received for compliance.
• Maintain inspection and measuring equipment.
• Prepare and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for nonconforming parts.
• Perform other work‑related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

• Perform in‑process, final, and receiving inspections, working with inspectors and manufacturing employees in other inspection areas.
• Inspections are made against drawing, specification and/or instructions.
• Accountable for product/process incoming and/or final inspection activities required for purchased and manufactured parts, respectively, and processes.
• Proper care of all company tools and measuring equipment before, during and after use.
• Ensure that all gauges are in calibration, clean and free of rust, as well as in good working conditions at all times before use and traceable to/from their assigned storage location.
• Ensure all records are kept accurately updated according to established procedures.
• Identify discrepancies and prepare non‑conformity reports.
• Observe safety regulations, wear required safety equipment, encourage safe working practices, correct obvious hazards immediately or report them to supervisors.

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent (required).
• 3 years related experience and/or training (required).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (required).
• Proficient with mechanical inspection tools and techniques.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening (required).
• Able to perform physically demanding work—standing, bending, lifting 25 lbs. regularly.
• Must be physically fit to perform inspection work for extended periods of time that may involve sitting, bending, stooping, standing, and repetitive arm, shoulder, and hand movements.
• Must demonstrate good work ethics in attendance, dependability, orderliness, and teamwork.
• Experience measuring API and/or ACME threads is preferred.
• ASQ certification (inspector) preferred.

• Excellence
• Team Oriented
• Integrity
• Respectful
• Hardworking
• Dependable

• Normal manufacturing environment.
• Frequent lifting of materials and product up to 40 pounds.
• Use of safety equipment (eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, hard hats).
• No loose fitting clothes and jewelry permitted.
• Standing 65% of the time.
• Works under immediate supervision, typically reports to supervisor/manager.
• May be exposed to fumes, vapors, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration. May be exposed to intermittent loud sounds.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Continuous Vacation Benefit — accrue paid time off throughout the year based on service.
• Temperature‑controlled production facility.
• Cross‑training and career growth opportunities within NOV’s global operations.
• Industry‑leading safety culture and commitment to continuous improvement.

Veterans encouraged to apply.