Rough Inspector

About the Role

Process castings through visual inspection, grinding/blending, finishing, and shipping when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety requirements as posted on the job safety card.
• Consistently follow all applicable work instructions.
• Receive daily work assignments from the department supervisor or lead person.
• Take castings from the file and burr rack, visually inspect them, remove or blend any burrs, flash, or excess metal while maintaining an acceptable cosmetic appearance.
• Visually inspect all castings for obvious defects and attempt to repair those that do not require weld.
• Visually mark areas on the casting that require weld and move them to the appropriate area.
• After welding, blend the welds, complete the finishing process, and prepare castings for shipment if required.
• Remove gate stubs from castings while maintaining casting dimensions and cosmetic appearance.
• Maintain batch integrity.
• Maintain all records and vouchers in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring accuracy is paramount.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools and Equipment

• Hand sand cabinet
• Burr guns
• Hand tools
• Visual inspection tools
• Calipers
• Gauges
• Abrasive rolls
• Air hoses

Materials

• Aluminum, copper, and brass-based castings
• Cutting fluids
• Grinding belts
• Sand
• Tape

Work Environment

• Work in an area where airborne grinding dust is present.

Special Skills Required

• Must be able to handle the physical demands of the job.

Training Requirements

• Attend and successfully complete hazardous material/waste handling classes.
• Attend and successfully complete lockout/tagout training.
• Attend and successfully complete training in the proper techniques of lifting.