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M. KATHIRAVAN

Singapore

Summary

Detail-oriented Coating QC Inspector with 2+ years of experience in painted component inspection and exposure to shipyard coating activities. Experienced in surface preparation monitoring, coating inspection, and defect analysis. Familiar with ISO 8501, SSPC, and basic international coating standards with strong QA/QC reporting skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

COATING INSPECTOR

SHIPBLAST MARINE SINGAPORE
Singapore
05.2025 - Current
  • Conducted inspections of marine components, ensuring adherence to quality standards and enhancing safety.
  • Identified defects and inconsistencies, implementing corrective actions to enhance product reliability.
  • Evaluated and improved surface preparation processes, enhancing adhesion and performance of coatings.
  • Collaborated with production teams to refine inspection processes, increasing inspection speed and reducing bottlenecks.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of inspection results, ensuring traceability and accountability.
  • Documented inspection and test results systematically on data sheets.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
  • Managed operation and maintenance of testing equipment to ensure functionality.

Design Engineer

Draft DU Technology India Pvt Ltd
India
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Created detailed engineering and production drawings to facilitate project execution
  • Verified compliance with design requirements to maintain project integrity
  • Conducted QA/QC verification activities to ensure product quality and adherence to standards

COATING INSPECTOR

Unitech Plasto Component Pvt Ltd
india
04.2023 - 03.2022
  • Conducted final inspection of coated components to ensure compliance with quality standards
  • Assessed gloss, thickness, finish, and coating uniformity for quality assurance
  • Detected defects such as runs, sagging, orange peel, and peeling to uphold quality standards
  • Monitoring painting and curing conditions
  • Awareness of DFT gauge inspection and coating systems
  • Understanding primer, intermediate and topcoat systems
  • Gained experience in hull structure coating and fabrication painting processes
  • Surface preparation awareness (power tool cleaning, blasting basics)
  • Maintained QA/QC inspection records and reports

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
India
01-2020

Skills

  • Coating QA/QC
  • Coating Application Techniques
  • Surface preparation
  • DFT Measurement & Control
  • Coating Defect Identification
  • Basic NDT Knowledge
  • QA/QC reporting
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality focused
  • Teamwork
  • Quick learner

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

COATING INSPECTOR

SHIPBLAST MARINE SINGAPORE
05.2025 - Current

Design Engineer

Draft DU Technology India Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 04.2024

COATING INSPECTOR

Unitech Plasto Component Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 03.2022

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
M. KATHIRAVAN