Western Valve is a leading manufacturer of the dual expanding plug valve for the Oil and Gas Industry. We are located in Bakersfield, California and have been privately owned and operated since 1991. We are celebrating our 34th year of customer service. What began as a valve repair and machine shop now features an impressive 65,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility to support DAN-EX manufacturing and valve repair.
Pay: Hourly wage for this position ranges from $23-27, based on skill level and performance. The final rate will be determined after evaluating the candidate’s qualification, experience, and demonstrated abilities during the hiring process
Job Brief: responsible for examining and testing products during the manufacturing process to ensure they meet established quality standards by measuring dimensions, identifying defects, and reporting any discrepancies to maintain product consistency and compliance with company specifications.
· Visually and physically examine incoming materials and finished products to identify defects or deviations from quality standards. This includes raw castings, , in-process materials, semi-finished products, finished machined parts, and Nickel/Chrome plated parts.
· Utilize dial gauges, calipers, micrometers (inner and outer diameter), thread gauges, hardness testers, durometers, ultrasonic wall thickness testers, and CMM equipment
· Perform necessary tests on products, including functional tests, to ensure they meet performance criteria.
· Understand and interpret product drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with design requirements.
· Document and report any quality issues or defects found during inspections.
· Record inspection results, findings, and corrective actions taken in detailed reports.
If you meet the qualifications and are excited to lead a quality team, we encourage you to apply.
Please send your resume to HRGroup@Westernvalve.com for review and consideration.