Steel foundry Quality Inspector

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Incoming Material Inspection
• Inspect and verify the quality of raw materials such as scrap, ferro alloys, sand, chemicals, and consumables.
• Ensure proper identification and traceability of materials as per inspection standards.
• In-Process Inspection
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspection of moulds, cores, and patterns before pouring.
• Verify metal chemistry through spectrometer readings and record heat numbers.
• Check melt parameters, pouring temperature, and moulding quality.
• Perform in-process inspection during fettling, grinding, and machining stages.
• Final Inspection
• Inspect final castings for dimensional accuracy using gauges, micrometers, and CMM (if applicable).
• Check surface finish, defects (cracks, porosity, shrinkage), and ensure compliance with drawings/specifications.
• Testing & Documentation
• Prepare inspection reports, deviation notes, and maintain records for traceability.
• Collect and submit test coupons for mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical testing.
• Support calibration and upkeep of inspection instruments and gauges.
• Customer Quality Assurance
• Participate in customer inspection and third-party inspection activities.
• Communicate non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Compliance & System
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
• Follow internal quality procedures, work instructions, and 5S practices in the inspection area.

Knowledge:

• Foundry processes (melting, moulding, heat treatment, machining).
• Dimensional inspection and NDT methods.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Use of precision measuring instruments (Vernier, Micrometer, Height gauge, CMM).

Skills Required:

• Strong attention to detail and observation skills.
• Good understanding of quality standards and inspection tools.
• Computer literacy for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to identify defects and suggest process improvements.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20, ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person