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 Visual Inspection Specialist serves as a key quality-control resource, ensuring that castings meet customer specifications before moving through production and shipment. This role performs visual and dimensional inspections at the Rough, Final, and Shipping stages using precision measurement tools and detailed work instructions.
The Visual Inspection Specialist identifies surface defects, dimensional variances, and other nonconformances; makes accept or reject decisions; maintains accurate inspection records; and communicates quality findings to supervisors, Engineering, Production, and other departments. The role requires excellent visual acuity, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to quality and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections at the Rough, Final, and Shipping stages according to customer specifications and work instructions.
- Use micrometers, ultrasonic testers, dial indicators, hand gauges, and other precision inspection tools.
- Compare castings against customer requirements, dimensional, specifications, and work instructions.
- Identify surface defects, dimensional variances, and other nonconformances.
- Make accept or reject decisions based on inspection results.
- Complete Quality Documentation/Incident Reports (QDIRs) for nonconforming castings.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, serial numbers, traveler documentation, and related quality records.
- Reinspect castings after corrective action to verify conformance.
- Calibrate inspection equipment and verify equipment calibration before use.
- Communicate inspection results and quality concerns to supervisors, Engineering, Production, and other departments.
- Obtain and maintain required inspection stamp qualifications.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous inspection, quality-control, manufacturing, or foundry experience preferred; on-the-job training is provided.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions, customer specifications, dimensional drawings, and traveler documents.
- Excellent visual acuity and color discrimination, including the ability to identify minute surface irregularities.
- Strong attention to detail and sound judgement when making, accepting or rejecting decisions.
- Ability to understand three-dimensional geometries and dimensional relationships.
- Ability to use micrometers, ultrasonic testers, dial indicators, hand gauges, and related inspection tools.
- Ability to complete inspection forms, QDIRs, serial-number tracking, and other documentation accurately.
- Ability to stand up for eight hours, perform repetitive fine-motor tasks, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally grip or push/pull with up to 80 pounds of force and perform elevated work.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.
Preferred Qualifications
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
- Previous experience with casting inspection, precision measurement, or quality assurance.
- Experience using micrometers, ultrasonic testers, and dial indicators, or other specialized inspection equipment.
- Familiarity with QDRIs, traveler documentation, nonconformance reporting, and calibration procedures.
- Previous experience in an aerospace, defense, foundry, or other quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated willingness to obtain additional inspection qualifications and cross-train.
Success Factors
- Accurate and consistent inspection of castings at the Rough, Final, and Shipping stages.
- Reliable identification and documentation of surface defects, dimensional variances, and nonconformances.
- Consistent accept or reject decisions based on customer specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
- Complete and accurate QDIRs, inspection records, serial-number tracking, and traveler documentation.
- Proper use, calibration verification, and care of inspection equipment.
- Timely communication of inspection results, quality concerns, and required corrective actions.
- Successful completion and maintenance of required inspection stamp qualifications.
- Consistent adherence to safety, quality, work-instruction, and documentation requirements.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, sound judgement, reliability, and commitment to quality.
