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Freelance Machine Shop Inspector Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Support machine shop, inspection, and assembly operations as workload requires. * Work effectively with supervisors, machinists, field personnel, and other departments to ensure customer deadlines ...

Support machine shop, inspection, and assembly operations as workload requires. * Work effectively with supervisors, machinists, field personnel, and other departments to ensure customer deadlines ...

Support machine shop, inspection, and assembly operations as workload requires. * Work effectively with supervisors, machinists, field personnel, and other departments to ensure customer deadlines ...

Support machine shop, inspection, and assembly operations as workload requires. * Work effectively with supervisors, machinists, field personnel, and other departments to ensure customer deadlines ...

Machine Shop Support

Houston, TX

$13 - $16.25/hr

Self-inspect work produced through the use of various measuring tools to ensure conformity to specifications. * Participate in continuous process improvement. * Maintain all work areas in a clean and ...

Machine Shop Support

Houston, TX · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Self-inspect work produced through the use of various measuring tools to ensure conformity to specifications. * Participate in continuous process improvement. * Maintain all work areas in a clean and ...

Machine Shop Support

Houston, TX

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Self-inspect work produced through the use of various measuring tools to ensure conformity to specifications. * Participate in continuous process improvement. * Maintain all work areas in a clean and ...

Machine Shop Support

Houston, TX · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Self-inspect work produced through the use of various measuring tools to ensure conformity to specifications. * Participate in continuous process improvement. * Maintain all work areas in a clean and ...

Responsible for inspection of the close tolerance components manufactured by Tube-Alloy machine shop and other sub-contracted machine shops. * Be able to use state of the art inspection equipment ...

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... machine shop environment. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee daily shop operations and drive ... We handle our customer's needs from inspections, pipe repair, trucking, hard banding, bucking, and ...

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... machine shop environment. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee daily shop operations and drive ... We handle our customer's needs from inspections, pipe repair, trucking, hard banding, bucking, and ...

Rotor Shop Machinist

Houston, TX · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Partnering with the Best Our Rotor Shop and Machine Shop operations play a critical role in ... inspections, and repairs that ensure reliability, safety, and quality for customer equipment.

Rotor Shop Machinist

Houston, TX

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Do you enjoy handson work in a rotor and machine shop environment while supporting highquality ... inspections, and repairs that ensure reliability, safety, and quality for customer equipment.

Rotor Shop Machinist

Houston, TX · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Do you enjoy handson work in a rotor and machine shop environment while supporting highquality ... inspections, and repairs that ensure reliability, safety, and quality for customer equipment.

Responsible for inspection of the close tolerance components manufactured by Tube-Alloy machine shop and other sub-contracted machine shops. * Be able to use state of the art inspection equipment ...

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We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join our team! We need someone to ... Machining is a machine shop that specializes in machining metal and plastic parts for multiple ...

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Freelance Machine Shop Inspector information

What is the difference between Freelance Machine Shop Inspector vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectFreelance Machine Shop InspectorQuality Control Inspector
CertificationsOften required to have certifications like NDT, ASNT, or specific industry standardsTypically holds certifications such as ASQ CQI or ISO auditor credentials
Work EnvironmentWorks independently or on contract at various machine shops or manufacturing facilitiesUsually employed full-time within a company’s quality department or factory setting
Employer & Industry UsageServes multiple clients across manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive industriesWorks for a single employer ensuring product quality and compliance

Freelance Machine Shop Inspectors primarily operate independently, providing inspection services across different shops, while Quality Control Inspectors are typically employed full-time within a company to oversee quality standards. Both roles require relevant certifications, but their work settings and employer types differ significantly.

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Shop Technician/Inspection Technician

Wild Cat Oil Tools

Odessa, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

Salary:

Shop Technician / Inspection Technician


Job Summary:

The Shop Technician / Inspection Technician is responsible for assisting with the inspection, handling, preparation, and maintenance of oilfield tubulars, tools, and related equipment within the pipe yard and machine shop. This role supports daily shop operations by performing equipment inspections, maintaining organization of inventory, assisting machinists and technicians, and ensuring all equipment meets company and industry quality standards.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in an industrial outdoor environment.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Assist with the inspection of oilfield tubulars, downhole tools, and equipment for damage, wear, and compliance with company standards
  • Perform visual inspections, measurements, and documentation of pipe, threads, and equipment condition
  • Clean, prep, and stage pipe and tools for machining, repair, shipment, or field deployment
  • Assist machinists and shop personnel with basic shop tasks and equipment handling
  • Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment safely (if certified)
  • Maintain organized pipe yard and shop areas, including proper storage and labeling of materials
  • Assist with thread cleaning, thread protection installation, and tool preparation
  • Follow quality control procedures and inspection checklists
  • Complete required inspection reports, job paperwork, and documentation
  • Support loading and unloading of trucks and pipe racks
  • Maintain shop equipment and tools in clean and operational condition
  • Follow all company safety policies and oilfield safety standards

Required Qualifications:


  • High school diploma or GED
  • Basic mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to work in industrial shop and outdoor yard environments
  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physical labor
  • Ability to read measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, gauges)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Previous oilfield, pipe yard, or machine shop experience
  • Experience with tubular inspection or thread inspection
  • Forklift and/or overhead crane certification
  • Familiarity with OCTG, drill pipe, or downhole tools
  • Basic knowledge of machine shop operations