OverviewIMI plcIMI plc is a sector focused organization at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World. The Automation platform leverages deep automation technology and applications expertise to improve productivity, safety and sustainability for our customers, Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology. Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI's success through over 150 years of heritage. Role Overview: Quality Control Inspector - Location: Houston, Texas The Quality Control Inspector conducts a variety of visual inspections and dimensional checks, including making required inspection on complicated machine parts, machine part assemblies and completed products. Work Environment: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus
Key Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Performs first run, floor and final valve inspections as required, to assure items meet required standards and conform to manufacturing specifications.
- Ability to operate various precision measuring tools, i.e. micrometers in a shop environment.
- Review material certifications and inspect documents required on purchased materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to final valve build sheet.
- Complete required reports and quality documents.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft programs. Good written and oral communication skills.
- Inspects incoming raw materials for suitability for machining.
- Conducts non-destructive testing of parts, using appropriate testing equipment.
- Monitor hydrostatic pressure and seat leakage tests.
- Uses a variety of precision measuring and inspection instruments, equipment and gauges to conduct precision inspections and/or tests. Performs required computations to check measurements.
- Operates fork truck, crane and power equipment.
- Completes required identification of parts and material - marks parts with numbers and associated identification requirements.
- Investigate and close-out of all NCRs
- Display the appropriate initiative, flexibility and responsiveness to satisfy customer requests within the guidelines of the company performance objectives and procedures.
- other duties as assigned
Critical Competencies for Success
- High School graduate or equivalent
- 4 + years of previous experience as an inspector of manufactured components or equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to use hand precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, capable of calculating basic mathematical functions including computation of rate, ratio and percent.
- Capable of reading and interpreting mechanical machining and assembly drawings.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret bills of materials, parts lists and material specifications.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to present effective information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees of the company.
- Experience in a working style which is team oriented and values communication, participation and involvement of others.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Willingness to work Overtime as required. Possible extended workdays, weekends and holidays.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
What IMI Can Offer You At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:
- Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
- Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
- 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
- 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
- Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
- PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
- Career Development opportunities (IMI's 'Catalyst' Program)
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
- Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
- Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
- Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
- Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
- Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%
**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**Health & Safety The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role. Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties - At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts. Code of Ethics IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business. Changes to This Job Description IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.IMI Critical Engineering Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.