Quality Inspector​/Technician Foundry - Norwich, KS

Position

Reports to:

Foundry Quality Supervisor

Positions Supervised: N/A

Employment Type
:
Hourly, Non-Exempt Hours
: 7:00P - 5:30A (Sunday - Wednesday); additional days as production requires

The Foundry Quality Technician is responsible for performing 100 percent inspections on products before being processed, routine quality inspections, testing, and process verification throughout foundry operations to ensure products meet established quality standards, customer specifications, and internal requirements. This position provides hands-on quality support across foundry production, including inspection of castings, identification and documentation of defects, laboratory testing, and verification of process compliance.

The Quality Technician works closely with production personnel, supervisors, and the Foundry Quality Supervisor to identify quality concerns, prevent defective material from progressing through production, and support corrective action efforts. This role also assists with laboratory operations, maintains accurate quality records, and provides inspection coverage across shifts as needed.

The position plays an important role in maintaining consistent product quality, improving defect detection, and supporting the overall effectiveness of the foundry quality system.

• Primary Responsibilities
• Production Quality & Inspection
• Perform routine inspections of castings throughout foundry production to verify conformance to established quality standards and customer requirements
• Inspect castings coming off production lines to identify defects, nonconforming material, and workmanship concerns
• Identify, document, and communicate casting defects to production supervisors and the Foundry Quality Supervisor
• Verify first-piece, job change, pattern change, and process change inspections as required
• Identify and communicate potential quality concerns before defective material progresses to subsequent operations
• Assist with containment, segregation, and identification of nonconforming material
• Laboratory & Testing Support
• Perform routine foundry laboratory testing, including sand testing, hardness testing, tensile testing, and other assigned quality tests
• Assist with spectrographic analysis, metallurgical sample preparation, microstructure evaluation, and related laboratory activities.
• Collect and prepare sand, iron, and casting samples for testing and evaluation
• Provide iron tensile bars to the machine shop for machining and testing
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and testing areas to ensure proper operation and organization
• Perform routine laboratory testing and provide coverage for laboratory personnel during absences as assigned
• Maintain familiarity with laboratory procedures, testing methods, and established process specifications
• Defect Identification & Corrective Action Support
• Accurately identify and classify casting defects using established defect identification standards
• Document scrap, rework, and inspection findings to support quality reporting and defect analysis
• Participate in scrap review activities and assist with investigating recurring quality issues
• Communicate recurring defects, unusual trends, and potential process concerns to the Foundry Quality Supervisor
• Assist with root cause investigations by collecting samples, inspection results, production information, and other supporting data
• Verify corrective actions and process adjustments as assigned
• Assist with inspection and evaluation of returned castings and nonconforming material
• Quality Process & Documentation
• Follow established inspection procedures, work instructions, control plans, and quality requirements
• Maintain accurate inspection records, laboratory…