Cleaning Room Specialist

Company Overview Wellman Dynamics is a leading magnesium and aluminum sand casting foundry specializing in large, dimensionally complex components for aerospace and defense applications, including rotary-wing, aeroengine, and munitions platforms. The company is a portfolio company of J.F. Lehman & Company, a leading aerospace and defense focused private equity firm and is investing in the expansion of its Engineering function to strengthen technical depth, tighten process control, and prepare the business for automation and advanced manufacturing investments. Position Summary At Wellman Dynamics, the Cleaning Room Specialist plays an important role in preparing metal castings for aerospace and defense customers. This hands-on position focuses on correcting casting defects, blending welds, performing detailed inspections, and verifying that castings meet engineering and customer requirements.

The Cleaning Room Specialist uses welding, grinding, blending, penetrant inspection, blacklight inspection, and X-ray images to identify and correct casting defects. The role requires precision, strong attention to detail, physical capability, and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with Quality, Engineering, Production, and X-ray personnel. Cross-training will be provided in Weld Clean and X-Ray Dig specialties.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform weld blending, grinding, and defect correction on metal castings using specialized tools and equipment.
• Identify welds and blend defects to match engineering specifications.
• Review X-ray images to identify internal and external casting defects.
• Dig out or repair defects in accordance with engineering specifications and written work instructions.
• Apply and remove penetrant and developer solutions as required.
• Document completed work and inspect castings for conformance to specifications.
• Communicate defect findings and corrective actions to X-ray, Engineering, Production, Quality, and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and properly manage tools and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures for welding, grinding, chemicals, equipment, and required personal protective equipment.
• Cross-train in Weld Clean and X-Ray Dig specialties to support operational flexibility.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, foundry, welding, finishing, or inspection experience preferred; on-the-job training is provided.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong attention to detail when identifying, correcting, and documenting casting defects.
• Ability to perform repetitive precision work involving welding, grinding, blending, and finishing.
• Ability to interpret penetrant, blacklight, and X-ray inspection results.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with supervisors and multiple departments.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, stand on concrete for up to eight hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 80 pounds of force.
• Ability to perform occasional elevated work and work safely around chemical solvents and blacklight inspection equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow applicable safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Willingness to cross-train and work assigned shifts based on operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
• Previous welding, casting repair, grinding, blending, or metal-finishing experience.
• Experience with penetrant inspection, blacklight inspection, X-ray image review, or nonconformance correction.
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, foundry, or other quality-controlled manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to obtain additional qualifications and develop skills in both Weld Clean and X-Ray Dig specialties.

Success Factors

• Accurate and consistent correction of casting defects in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Reliable use of welding, grinding, blending, penetrant, blacklight, and X-ray inspection methods.
• Timely communication of defect findings and corrective actions.
• Complete and accurate documentation of work performed.
• Consistent adherence to safety, quality, chemical-handling, and PPE requirements.
• Clean, organized work area and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Effective collaboration with X-ray, Engineering, Production, Quality, and other departments.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, precision, reliability, flexibility, and willingness to learn.