Welding Coordination

Act as the responsible Welding Coordinator in accordance with EN 15085 requirements.

Coordinate all welding activities from contract review through final inspection.

Ensure welding activities comply with approved WPS, engineering drawings, quality plans, and customer specifications.

Review welding requirements during project kick-off and production planning.

Verify that only qualified welders and approved welding procedures are used for production.

Ensure compliance with EN 15085 certification requirements for railway vehicle and component manufacturing.

Implement and maintain the Factory Production Control (FPC) system related to welding activities.

Ensure compliance with ISO 3834 quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials.

Support surveillance audits, renewal audits, customer audits, and third-party inspections.

Welding Procedure Qualification

Prepare, review, approve, and maintain: o Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) o Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) o Welder Qualification Records (WQR/WPQR).

Coordinate welding procedure qualification trials.

Ensure welding procedures remain valid for the applicable materials, joint designs, welding positions, and processes.

Conduct periodic competency evaluations and identify training requirements.

Production Monitoring

Monitor welding activities on the shop floor.

Document Number: HR-FRM-003K-JobDes Revsion:0, Date 12-Apr-24 Status: Monitor production quality, welding productivity, and repair rates.

Verify welding consumables are approved and suitable for the applicable welding procedure.

Verify material certificates and heat number traceability before welding.

Inspection & Testing

Coordinate visual inspection and NDT activities.

Review inspection reports and ensure acceptance criteria are met.

Coordinate repair welding activities where required.

Quality Documentation

Maintain and control:



o WPS o PQR o Welder Qualification Records o Weld Maps o Traceability Records o NDT Reports o Inspection Reports o Calibration Certificates o Welding Consumable Records o Daily Welding Logs

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Investigate welding defects and customer complaints.

Lead root cause analysis using methods such as 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework and welding defects.

Ensure welding machines are calibrated and maintained.

Verify calibration status before production.

Ensure welding accessories remain in suitable working condition.

Promote safe welding practices.

Ensure safe handling of shielding gases and welding consumables.

Promote housekeeping and protected work practices.

To coordinate, control, and continuously improve all welding activities associated with railway products, ensuring compliance with EN 15085, ISO 3834, customer specifications, approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), applicable international standards, and statutory requirements. The Welding Coordinator is responsible for maintaining welding quality, ensuring product safety, and supporting certification requirements throughout the manufacturing process.

Lead a nationally significant railway project with transformative potential.

Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd. , an Indian manufacturer of electric passenger trains, was established to manufacture and maintain 1,920 Vande Bharat sleeper coaches. In partnership with RVNL and Indian Railways, Kinet is driving India's railway modernization by integrating cutting-edge technology, enhancing passenger experience, and strengthening rail infrastructure. Committed to local manufacturing, regional suppliers, and workforce development, the company operates a state-of-the-art factory in Latur and an engineering center in Hyderabad. A maintenance depot is already under construction in Jodhpur, with further facilities planned in Delhi and Bengaluru – shaping the future of rail travel in India.

📌 Welding and Fabrication Supervisor (Latur)
🏢 KINET RAILWAY SOLUTIONS
📍 Latur