Visual Inspector
About The Position
The Visual Inspection Specialist serves as a key quality-control resource at Wellman Dynamics, ensuring castings meet customer specifications before moving through production and shipment. The role performs visual and dimensional inspections at the rough, final, and shipping stages using precision measurement tools and detailed work instructions. The 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 judgment when making accept-or-reject 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 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous inspection, quality-control, manufacturing, or foundry experience; on-the-job training is provided.
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
- Previous experience with casting inspection, precision measurement, or quality assurance.
- Experience using micrometers, ultrasonic testers, dial indicators, or other specialized inspection equipment.
- Familiarity with QDIRs, 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
