Quality Control Manager (qualified per ANSI/AISC 360 section N4)

Pre-surface preparation inspection.
Perform visual inspection of all welds per AWS Section 8.15.1 and Figure 3.6
Pieces requiring corrective work are to be tagged and defective welds marked with chalk.
Correct any defective welds and re-inspect
Note corrective welding on shop inspectors record drawings.
Note welders mark requiring corrective work on the quality control sheet.
Perform visual inspection of all cuts, copes, etc., for structural defects and cosmetics.
Perform dimensional inspection when required.
Check off materials loaded for shipping against the control sheet.
Communicates on a daily basis with the President.

Surface Preparation

Check the degree of surface cleanliness per visual comparison to SSPC standard.
Check the surface profile per visual comparison to SSPC Standard
Pieces with non-conforming areas are to be tagged, areas marked with chalk and corrective action taken to correct the non-conforming surface which must then be re-inspected.

Testing during application of coatings

Check that the material being applied is the correct material
Confirm that the material remains within the manufacturers recommended shelf life.
Check the temperature of the coating material, and the pot life at that temperature.
Check that materials are properly mixed, thinned and strained.
Application must be as specified.
Check that the ambient and surface conditions are within limits prior to start of coating.
Check that the applied film shows proper flow without sags, runs and in the proper WFT range.

Testing Cured Film, First or Prime Coat

Repair Procedures

Repair procedures will vary with different types of paint and different manufacturers, all repairs to be made per the manufacturers recommendation.

Application of a second coat

Verify that the prime coat has been properly applied, cured, and complies with the job specifications.
Check that the surface and ambient temperature, humidity, and dew point are within requirements.
After these factors have been confirmed, the same instructions for confirming the proper materials being used, mixed, thinned, etc., for the prime coat are repeated for the second and all successive coats.

Record of inspections

Outside Testing Lab

Shop Inspectors Training Program

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