JOB SUMMARY
Inspect, monitor, and document OEM fabrication and Induron 401 lining activities to ensure compliance with company standards, customer specifications, manufacturer requirements, and applicable quality procedures. Verify surface preparation, environmental conditions, material mixing, coating application, dimensional requirements, and finished-product quality while maintaining accurate records and a safe, organized work area.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect incoming and in-process materials, fabricated and welded components, and prepared surfaces for cleanliness, condition, dimensions, and conformance to current standards.
- Verify Induron 401 materials are properly stored, handled, mixed, and applied in accordance with manufacturer and customer requirements.
- Record daily temperature, substrate temperature, dew point, and relative humidity readings before and during coating operations.
- Monitor lining application for consistent coverage and perform wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT) measurements.
- Inspect completed lining for pinholes, holidays, runs, sags, blisters, and other defects; conduct holiday testing when required.
- Identify, document, and report nonconforming material or work; coordinate with production and coating personnel on containment and corrective action.
- Enter inspection results, measurements, and supporting information into QMS, Excel spreadsheets, and other required quality records.
- Perform process audits and verify work orders, quality reports, and inspection requirements at defined intervals.
- Operate forklifts as authorized and follow all safety, PPE, housekeeping, and 5S requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Manufacturing, fabrication, welding, industrial coating, or quality inspection experience preferred.
- Forklift operating experience preferred; required certification or training must be maintained.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of industrial coatings, surface preparation, lining application, coating defects, and thickness requirements.
- Ability to use tape measures, calipers, WFT/DFT gauges, environmental instruments, and coating inspection equipment.
- Competent math skills and ability to read work orders, drawings, specifications, and quality reports.
- Proficiency with Excel, data entry, and management of multiple spreadsheets; experience with QMS or Global Shop is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and support overtime or schedule changes as required.
- Exceptional process experience and knowledge
- Knowledge of methods for product quality inspection and evaluation
- Understanding of Material and inspection, evaluation, and testing
- Excellent knowledge of process description for nonconforming parts and containment process.
- Knowledge of reading Work Orders and Quality reports
- The individual must be flexible relative to the work schedule including possible mandatory overtime.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
- Frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, climb stairs, use hands to handle tools and equipment, and communicate clearly.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds.
- Use close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, with the ability to adjust focus.
- Work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise and exposure to prevailing weather or shop conditions; required PPE must be worn.
