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QA Inspection Technician Supplier Quality

Pantex

Job Location:

Amarillo, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Amarillo TX
Job Title: QA Inspection Technician - Supplier Quality
Organization: Pantex Supplier Quality ()

Essential Job Duties

Visually inspects procured items for Suspect/Counterfeit Items
Performs records and data review of support documents to verify compliance with written procedures.
Obtains related documentation for preparation of witnessing or performing inspections as assigned.
Reviews quality related records for accuracy and completeness.
Responsible for visual inspection of items to identify compliance with design agency specifications.
Performs assignments with a high degree of quality and efficiency exercising prescribed safety and security measures.
Works effectively with managers co-workers representatives of other Departments/Divisions and outside agencies.
Follows prescribed standards of housekeeping and cleanliness of work area to ensure safety and efficient operations.
Responsible for detecting defects in material and workmanship.
Responsible for care and protection of assigned materials and/or equipment.
Performs functions with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duties under general supervision.
Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal State Department of Energy (DOE) Corporate and Plant rules regulations Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required to attend and/or successfully complete indoctrination training classes and qualification requirements as determined by Quality & Performance Assurance management and the Technical Training Department.
Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
Understands a workers right to stop work when they feel their own or others personal safety is jeopardized.
Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

Skills and Minimum Requirements

Must meet initial employment requirements.
Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
Must be able to read write and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
Must be able to complete all training necessary to be qualified to witness and perform quality control inspections and tests.
Minimum of four years current gainful experience in quality control/quality assurance work that involved the performance/verification of inspections or tests typically acquired through previous experience as a Production Technician experienced in the assembly and disassembly and inspection of War Reserve (WR) Joint Test Assembly (JTA) or Testbed activities.
Ability to maintain neat accurate concise and complete records and files.
All qualifications work history training and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.
Visually inspects presented items to verify compliance and conformance to requirements with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
Obtains related documentation in preparation of executing hold point inspections and observations as assigned.
Must have at least 3 hours official training on Integrated Production Planning and Execution System (IPRO) and IPRO related functions.
Recent work experience as determined by the hiring manager within the last three years to include assembly and disassembly of nuclear weapons and/or JTAs.

Education

High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

In addition to the above requirements the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. High School diploma or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Functional Requirements

Lifting or carrying less than 40 pounds
Straight pulling or pushing (2 hours/day)
Reaching above shoulder level
Ability to keyboard
Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
Walking (2 hours/day)
Standing (2 hours/day)
Repeated bending at the waist
Repeated squatting
Climbing with legs only (stairs)
Climbing with arms and legs (ladders etc)
Near vision (must be able to read computer screen manuscript book etc at approximately 13-16 inches from the face)
Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
Good hearing
No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
Ability to use small tools
Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Environmental Factors

Fumes smoke gasses
Solvents and degreasing agents
Heavy metals
Radiation exposure
Strong acids and bases
Electro-magnetic fields
Lasers
Microwave energy (other than a microwave oven)
Radio frequency energy
Ladders or scaffolding
Around moving vehicles
Prolonged or irregular hours
Shift work
Explosives
Hands in water
Isolated work assignments

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When you #JointheMission you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation pregnancy age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability veteran status or other characteristic protected by law. Such terms and conditions of employment include but are not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment. Pantex takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans; including disabled veterans recently separated veterans active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans and Armed Forces service medal veterans. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications.

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