Manufacturing or foundry environment experience is preferred; relevant hands-on manufacturing experience is considered.
A basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality inspection, and product specifications is required.
The candidate must be able to identify visual defects, recognize nonconforming material, and follow established inspection criteria.
The candidate must be able to learn and perform laboratory testing procedures, including sand testing, hardness testing, tensile testing, and other quality-related tests.
The candidate must demonstrate attention to detail and accurately record inspection results and test data.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, are required.
The candidate must be able to work in a foundry environment and perform required inspections and testing on the production floor and in the laboratory.
The candidate must be able to follow established procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, depending on job responsibilities; it may also involve repetitive movements and working around industrial equipment and vehicle traffic.
The candidate must be able to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, depending on production needs.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
Follow established inspection procedures, work instructions, control plans, and quality requirements.
Maintain accurate inspection records, laboratory results, test reports, and other required quality documentation.
Assist with reviewing and updating inspection procedures and work instructions as needed.
Verify that required inspections and testing are completed and documented.
Maintain traceability and proper identification of samples, castings, and nonconforming material.
Communicate deviations from established specifications and procedures to the Foundry Quality Supervisor.
Provide quality inspection coverage across assigned production areas and shifts as needed.
Cross-train in essential laboratory functions to provide backup coverage during personnel absences.
Maintain the skills and qualifications necessary to perform assigned inspection and laboratory responsibilities.
Support consistent quality inspection practices across all shifts.
Communicate quality concerns, outstanding issues, and inspection findings during shift handoffs.
Assist in maintaining records required for ISO 9001 compliance and customer requirements.
Ensure inspection and testing activities are performed in accordance with established procedures.
Report quality concerns, procedural noncompliance, and documentation gaps to the Foundry Quality Supervisor.
Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality personnel to support foundry quality objectives.
Promote quality awareness and encourage adherence to established inspection and process requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Foundry Quality Supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
One to three or more years of quality inspection or manufacturing experience, preferably in a foundry or metals manufacturing environment.
Experience identifying casting defects and understanding common foundry quality issues.
Familiarity with ductile iron, green sand molding, core making, and foundry production processes.
Previous experience with laboratory testing equipment, including spectrometers, hardness testers, tensile testing equipment, metallography equipment, and sand testing equipment.
Knowledge of quality systems, inspection procedures, and ISO 9001 requirements.
Experience documenting defects, nonconforming material, scrap, and inspection results.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to cross-train in multiple quality and laboratory functions to provide shift coverage.
Quality Inspector/Technician for Foundry
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
Position Summary
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 results, test reports, and other required quality documentation
Assist with reviewing and updating inspection procedures and work instructions as needed
Verify that required inspections and testing are completed and documented
Maintain traceability and proper identification of samples, castings, and nonconforming material
Communicate deviations from established specifications and procedures to the Foundry Quality Supervisor
Shift Coverage & Cross-Training
Provide quality inspection coverage across assigned production areas and shifts as needed
Cross-train in essential laboratory functions to provide backup coverage during personnel absences
Maintain the skills and qualifications necessary to perform assigned inspection and laboratory responsibilities
Support consistent quality inspection practices across all shifts
Communicate quality concerns, outstanding issues, and inspection findings during shift handoffs
Audits, Compliance & Reporting
Assist in maintaining records required for ISO 9001 compliance and customer requirements
Ensure inspection and testing activities are performed in accordance with established procedures
Report quality concerns, procedural noncompliance, and documentation gaps to the Foundry Quality Supervisor
General
Collaborate closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality personnel to support foundry quality objectives
Promote quality awareness and encourage adherence to established inspection and process requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Perform other duties as assigned by the Foundry Quality Supervisor
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Manufacturing or foundry environment experience preferred; relevant hands-on manufacturing experience considered
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality inspection, and product specifications
Ability to identify visual defects, recognize nonconforming material, and follow established inspection criteria
Ability to learn and perform laboratory testing procedures, including sand testing, hardness testing, tensile testing, and other quality-related tests
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record inspection results and test data
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production and quality personnel
Ability to work in a foundry environment and perform required inspections and testing on the production floor and in the laboratory
Ability to follow established procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements
Preferred Qualifications
1–3+ years of quality inspection or manufacturing experience, preferably in a foundry or metals manufacturing environment
Experience identifying casting defects and understanding common foundry quality issues
Familiarity with ductile iron, green sand molding, core making, and foundry production processes
Previous experience with laboratory testing equipment, including spectrometers, hardness testers, tensile testing equipment, metallography equipment, and sand testing equipment
Knowledge of quality systems, inspection procedures, and ISO 9001 requirements
Experience documenting defects, nonconforming material, scrap, and inspection results
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability and willingness to cross-train in multiple quality and laboratory functions to provide shift coverage
Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and maintaining consistent quality standards
Work Environment
Work is performed in a manufacturing plant, warehouse, or production facility.
Exposure to industrial noise, dust, dirt, fumes, heavy machinery, moving equipment, and other manufacturing-related conditions.
Work areas may experience extreme temperatures, including heat during summer months and cold during winter months.
Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety footwear, and other job-specific protective equipment.
Position may require working various shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, depending on production needs.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, depending on job responsibilities.
Work may involve repetitive movements and working around industrial equipment and vehicle traffic.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance.
401k with company match and vesting
6 paid company holidays
Paid Time Off
Farrar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with applicable laws