Posted August 23, 2026
Quality Inspector
TPI Staffing, Inc
Houston, TX, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Quality Inspector
$25-$30/hr
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform incoming inspection for major components and other received material defined in ITP or relevant receiving inspection plans and record/document verification.
- Prepare Inspection and Test Plan in accordance with project specifications
- Perform in-process inspection as defined in the relevant Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) following Quality Management system requirements.
- Perform visual weld inspection.
- Verify paint systems for proper preparation and application of coatings in line with customer specifications.
- Perform final inspection and quality check for assembly units and loose ship components.
- Perform a FAT test on electrical and instrumentation components.
- Calibrate measuring instruments as required.
- Perform and participate in all required audits.
- Ensure compliance with drawings, technical specifications, standards, and customer pre-defined quality expectations.
- Report and address quality issues related to non-conforming material or components and obtain timely disposition to maintain production flow.
- Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results cooperatively and supportively.
Required Education/Skills:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent GED
- Proficient using complete Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and PC skills
- Proficient verbal and written communication in English
Required Experience
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on inspection experience in Compression/Power Generation equipment assembly.
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in Electrical and Instrumentation
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in painting inspection
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and other gages.
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in mechanical alignment of compressors.
- Basic knowledge of various welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW)
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs to ensure proper installation and electrical connection of skid components, including point-to-point checks
- Knowledge of national and international standards such as IEC, NEC, NEMA
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical notes, and specifications.
- Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Moderate understanding level of ASME, ANSI, ASNT, ASTM, AWS, NACE, and API National codes.
- Basic knowledge of PLC programming
- Fluent in Spanish
Physical Strain:
- Standard Bending, squatting, climbing, stooping, twisting, and reaching will all be required occasionally in this position
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Lifting 50 pounds maximum with occasional lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 30 pounds
- May be required to work at heights of up to 25 feet
- Must meet all OSHA regulations and must wear all required PPE when in the shop environment.
