In Process Inspection

SUMMARY: The In Process Inspector inspects wax patterns wax clusters and castings at various stages of the production process to ensure the product meets manufacturing and quality specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Inspects wax clusters: removes clusters from carts inspects clusters for pin holes voids cuts wax platter incorrect FR identification and other defects using such tools as mirror pen light straight feeler gauge etc; separates acceptable product from unacceptable; marks rejected areas with grease pencils or other tool; stamps accepted clusters.
• Inspects individual wax patterns for flow lines cavitation surface roughness cracks etc.
• Repairs wax defects as procedurally specified or required.
• Operates optical spectrograph to verify casting has been manufactured using the correct alloys.
• Examines tags castings and components to verify correct stamping of alloy heat numbers or other information; segregates clusters with incorrect identification to ensure their return for correction; prepares tag identifying errors and places on clusters; notifies laboratory personnel concerning incorrect master heat numbers.
• Removes visible bow from blades and vanes corrects twist and/or removes stock to fit part into gauges by using vise hammer arbor press small hand grinder abrasive belt polisher pedestal grinder etc.
• Changes belts and abrasive wheels as required. Occasionally obtains supplies needed for job from supply stores or storage.
• Straightens a large variety of different sized and shaped castings to pring dimensions by setting up and operating an Arbor or Hydraulic Press
• Checks work on a surface plate using feeler gauges ID or OD calipers height gauges verniers micrometers dial indicators and various casting gauges.
• Fills out routing cards as required
• Reports faulty processes and products to supervisor
• Keeps work area orderly and clean and performs other duties related to the job as directed by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least one year manufacturing experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating instructions and procedures. Ability to communicate production information both in writing and verbally. Ability to complete required production reports and SPC charts.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER QUALIFICATION:

Regular attendance and the ability to work weekday and weekend overtime.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate