Smith Industries is the leading fabricator of oil and gas surface production equipment in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Since 2004, we've provided design engineering, drafting, procurement, fabrication, and modular construction to operators across the Permian Basin.
The Material Analyst makes sure every piece of material that comes into the shop is the right material, properly documented, and traceable to the job it goes on, for both ASME pressure parts and structural steel. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this position works closely with Purchasing, Quality Control, and Production to keep receiving current, MTRs reviewed and filed, and work orders ready to pass inspection and ship on time.
Essential Duties:
- Receive incoming material the same day it arrives, matching it to the PO and packing list, recording heat numbers and quantities, and tagging material
- Document over, short, and damaged (OS&D) shipments and notify Purchasing and Production
- Review MTRs and certificates of conformance against the PO, drawing, and applicable codes (ASME II and VIII, ASTM, AWS D1.1), verifying grade, size, and heat number
- File MTRs by work order and work down the MTR backlog while keeping current receiving caught up daily
- Track shortages by PO, vendor, ETA, and owner, and follow up with vendors on missing material, MTRs, and certifications until closed
- Check BOMs and cut lists against stock and open POs one to two weeks ahead of production, and track remnants by heat number
- Verify databooks for upcoming shipments are complete, with every MTR present and matched
- Keep the ERP system, MTR tracker, and receiving log accurate, with no duplicates, blanks, or missing counts
- Use company-approved AI tools to pull data from MTRs, compare MTRs to POs, check logs for errors, and draft vendor follow-ups and reports, verifying all output against the source documents
- Prepare daily reports on MTRs processed, backlog remaining, receiving status, and open issues
- Perform cycle counts and support month-end backlog, receiving, and shortage reporting
- Follow all safety policies, wear required PPE, and report all incidents immediately; stop work when a job cannot be done safely
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in materials, receiving, inventory, or QC documentation in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- Ability to read an MTR and match grade, size, heat number, and spec to a PO and drawing
- Ability to work in the yard with required PPE and lift up to 50 lbs
Experience and Education
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with an ERP or inventory system
- Hands-on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Claude for document and data work
- Knowledge of ASME, ASTM, AWS, and AISC standards; pressure vessel or structural fabrication experience preferred
- Familiarity with common materials such as SA-516-70, SA-106B, SA-105, A36, A572-50, A992, and A500 preferred
- Ability to read drawings and BOMs; forklift certification a plus
Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry
- Organized, with a habit of following up on open items until they are closed
- Able to balance daily receiving and backlog work and deliver quality work on tight timeframes
- Professional written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Sound judgment and decision-making with the company's best interests in mind
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance