Job Description

Job Posting: Welding Inspector - Foundry Operations

Job Title:

Welding Inspector - Foundry

Location:

Rayat Industries Umm al Quwain

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Metal Foundry / Steel Casting / Industrial Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified

Welding Inspector

with strong experience in

foundry and fabrication environments

, particularly in casting repair welding, pattern weld repairs, fettling areas, and structural welds for cast components. The ideal candidate will ensure that all welding work meets foundry quality standards and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect welding on

castings

, including repair welding on defects such as porosity, shrinkage, cracks, and surface irregularities. Ensure compliance with approved

WPS

,

PQR

, and

WQT

specific to

casting repair welding

. Verify pre-weld and post-weld procedures such as

preheating

,

controlled cooling

,

stress relief

, and

heat treatment

when required. Conduct

visual inspection (VT)

and coordinate

NDT tests

such as UT, MT, PT for casting integrity. Check welding consumables, fillers, electrodes, and their suitability for different casting alloys (steel, ductile iron, alloy steel, etc.). Monitor welding activities in fettling, finishing, machining, and repair bays. Ensure proper gouging, grinding, and preparation of casting surfaces before welding. Verify welder qualifications and ensure compliance with foundry standards. Prepare inspection reports and maintain repair records for each casting. Work closely with QA/QC, production, fettling, and heat treatment departments. Ensure all welding is done per foundry safety protocols and metallurgical requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgy/Industrial Engineering. Certification:

CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2, CWI, or equivalent

is preferred. Minimum

3-5 years experience

in a

foundry or heavy fabrication

industry. Strong knowledge of

casting metallurgy

, weld repair procedures, and weldability of various alloys. Experience with SMAW, GTAW, and other processes used for casting repair. Ability to interpret casting drawings, repair maps, radiographic reports, and NDT findings. Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, EN, and customer-specific foundry standards. Strong documentation and quality reporting ability.

Preferred Skills

Experience in

steel or alloy casting foundries

. Knowledge of

heat treatment cycles

for castings after weld repair. Understanding of defects specific to casting and their acceptable limits. Experience in radiographic film interpretation (if applicable).
Job Type: Full-time