Vijaya Kumar T.

Experience

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  ISMT Limited

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

  Executive Engineer-QA

   Metallographic Evaluation & Mechanical Testing Internal Failure Analysis & Report preparation Designing of Heat Treatment cycle Process Monitoring & Improvement Heat Treatment F/c Monitoring & Validation Assisting in Customer Complaints & Product Development Ensuring required Microstructure and Mechanical properties for bearing tubes by effective monitoring of Spheroidization annealing process.

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  Lonestar Alpha Laboratory

  Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  Assistant Metallurgist

   Carrying out corrosion tests (ASTM G48, G28 , A262 etc.) fo Stainless Steels and Nickel based alloys Metallographic specimen preparation & interpretation of Microstructures Performing destructive tests (Tensile, Bend, Impact, Hardness & Nick break) as per standards for qualifying PQRs and WQTs.

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  SUNGOV

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2016

  Welding & Metallurgical Engineer

   Review the work scope in order to determine the WPS requirements with respect to range of materials, sizes and welding processes in line with applicable specifications and code requirements. Prepare and qualify welding procedures and welder qualification as per respective code/ Monitor weld parameters as per approved WPS during production. Witness mechanical testing of PQR’S / WQT’s as per required applicable standards, codes and customer requirements. Review of Heat treatment charts, interpretation of radiography films, carrying out Liquid Penetrant test and preparing reports.  Diagnosing weld defects and troubleshooting. Inspection of incoming raw materials, welding consumables etc. Reviewing of consumable batch certificates, raw material test certificates, monitor consumable handling and release for production. Carry out stage-wise inspection during fabrication of products as per the approved ITP. Ensuring periodic calibration for Welding Machines and other measuring equipments. Attending client audits for vendor approval. Show less

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  BFG International

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2018

  Welding Coordinator (EN 1090, EN 15085 and ISO 3834)

   Responsible Welding Coordinator- RWC (EN 15085, EN 1090 and ISO 3834). Implementing and ensuring welding and allied processes as per ISO 3834, EN 15085 and EN 1090 requirements. Developing WPQRs, preparing WPSs, Inspection and Test Plan, Weld plan, Working procedures and instructions. Qualifying and Training welders/Operators and continuous monitoring of their performance. Examining weld profile of weldments by preparing macro specimens collected from random parts for each welder. Ensuring required welding quality by regular inspections before, during and after welding stages. Ensuring welding consumable stock and its storage and its release for production. Diagnosing and troubleshooting welding defects. Improvement and implementing new changes in processes to reduce waste and avoid over processing. Daily maintenance and calibration of Welding machines and accessories, validation of fixtures. Assisting Quality control in final Inspection of parts as per sampling plan. Show less

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  ICE STEEL1 India Private Limited (Formerly Arcelor Mittal Dhamm Processing)

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2022

  Manager - Welding Technology

  Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)

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  Terex Corporation

  Jul 2023 - now

  Supplier Development