7SWE (R0) WELD CONFORMANCE AUDIT - READINESS

Question
Supplier: Date: Score
No.
1.0 Step 1- Weld Engineer
Is the position of Weld Engineer clearly identified in the company?
1.1 Is the position on an org. chart?
Comments
Are the duties listed?
1.2
Comments
2.0 Step 2 - Process review - embed in APQP process
Has the weld process been embedded into the APQP process?
2.1
Comments
Are WPS' called out in a APQP checklist?
2.2
Comments
Are WPS' called out in PFMEA?
2.3
Comments
Are WPS' called out in the control plan?
2.4
Comments
Has a process review been conducted to make sure all processes comply with 1E0099? - Provide evidence.
2.5
Comments

3.0 Step 3 - WPS and Weld Procedures

Are the process controls on the shop floor adequate (from control plan)? They should include inspection of welds,
3.1 WPS/PQR verification, and measurement of weld size characteristics..
Comments
Is there a documented process for comparing new welds to current WPS' and PQR's and for notifying Cat of any
3.2 design issues? Run 2 part numbers through the APQP system to validate compliance.
Comments
Is there a WPS Summary Sheet for comparing new welds to current welds? Pick 2 welds from recently PPAP'ed part
3.3 numbers and compare with WPS Summary Sheet.
Comments
Is there a documented process control plan for 1E2111 welds? Check all 1E2111 welds. Is the process being
3.4 followed?
Comments
Check 4 weld jobs to verify WPS's are being followed. Match to WPS Summary Sheet.
3.5
Comments
Review weld procedures (component work instructions) for completeness. Do they reference a WPS or callout weld
3.6 process parameters?
Comments
Check 4 weld stations to verify process controls and inspection sheet are being followed.
3.7
Comments
Review 4 welders in the shop for certifications and training record accuracy. Do they understand defect identification
3.8 and the proper use of weld gages?
Comments
4.0 Step 4 - Welder training
Does the welder training include symbol reading and defect identification?
4.1
Comments
Does the training require a test and a score to pass? Check two weldors min.
4.2
Comments
Is the weld defect ID class designed to Cat's standard?
4.3
Comments
 5.0 Step 5 - Qualify Welders
Do the welder certifications match up with Cat requirements and the process review (see 1E99, AWS D14.3, D1.3
5.1 and Scope Doc.).
Comments
Are all welders certified?
5.2
Comments
Did an AWS CWI approve the certifications and judge the results?
5.3
Comments
Review 4 welders in the shop for certifications and training record accuracy.
5.4
Comments
6.0 Step 6 - Planned Method audits
Review frequency of planned method audits and compliance to plan.
6.1
Comments
Does the audit include - weld gages- required
Checking for WPS compliance
6.2 Weld procedures present and being followed
Welds being checked by operator (Visual and use of weld gages)
Comments
Is there a technical audit to check WFS and gas flow, and welder technique (if supplier is doing multipass welds)
6.3
Comments
Are defects being analyzed and reviewed by upper management.
6.4
Comments
7.0 Step 7 - Welders and Equipment
Review maintenance and calibration plan for the welders (equipment)
7.1
Comments
Check four stations for maintenance and calibration compliance that includes voltage wire feed speed checks.

7.2
Comments

5 - Processes in place, execution good, no corrective action required GREEN = Pass

3 - Systems in place, some execution issues with minor corrective action required
Audit Location
1 - Systems not in place, not complete, poor execution, major corrective action required RED = Fail
Shop
Office
More than 1 question scoring "1" will fail the audit
More than 4 questions scoring "3" will fail the audit
Any combination greater than 1 question scoring "1" plus 2 questions scoring "3" will fail the
audit

Summary of Comments/ Findings

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Step 1 - Weld Engineer
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Supplier Welding Engineer Requirements:

Weld Engineer reporting to the Maunfacturing Department is not acceptable.
Is the position of Weld Engineer clearly
identified in the company (Supplier Held welding related positions: welder, supervisor, inspection/quality etc.
1.1
Organization Chart)? Who does the In-depth working knowledge of the supplier's production welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW etc.
Weld Engineer report to?
In-depth working knowledge of AWS D14.3, Cat 1E0099 and Cat 1E2111 (minimum)
Fundamental understanding of: welding metallurgy, quality systems, external welding specs and stds
Is the Weld Engineer responsible for the supplier's total welding program? (Deligation of task resonsinilities
is acceptable as long as overall responsibility remains linked to the WE position.)
Duties/Responsibilities, at a minimum, should include the following:
Maintain appropriate records
Selection of welding personnel & equipment
1.2 Are the Weld Engineer duties listed?
Initial training and ongoing eduction of welding personnel
Qualification of welders to appropriated standards
Development and maintenance of WPS & PQR documents
Monitor welding equipment PM
Portion of layered audit system related to welding
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Step 2 - Process review - embed in APQP process
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Is there a institutionalized process for APQP/NPI in their QMS

Has the weld process been embedded
2.1
into the APQP process?
2.2 Are WPS' called out in a APQP checklis
2.3
Are WPS' called out in PFMEA?
2.4 Are WPS' called out in the control
plan?
Has a process review been conducted
to make sure all processes comply with
2.5 1E0099? - Provide evidence.
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Is there a review process for engineering changes and new releases to review the weld symbols and processes
Is there a review of current WPS/scope document to confirm all welds are are present
If not, update scope document and create WPS/PQR to meet the requirements
Weld symbol and process review should be conducted by weld engineer or designee
Is a weld symbol and process review step included in the APQP checklist, with Yes or No decision
Is there a review for 1E2111 welds , with Yes or No decision
Is WPS compliance, failure modes listed in PFMEA
Is 1E0099 weld quality failure modes listed in PFMEA (Major failure modes)
Are controls listed for failure modes identified in PFMEA
Are controls listed for in weld quality failure modes listed in PFMEA (Major failure modes)
Has there been a comprehensive review of 1E0099, AWS D14.3, D1.3 and B2.1
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Step 3 - WPS, APQP and Procedures
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Are the process controls on the shop
floor adequate (from control plans)?
They should include inspectionof
3.1
welds, verification of WPS/PQR, and
measurement of weld size
characteristics.
Is there a documented procedure for
comparing new welds to current WPSs
and PQRs and for notifying Caterpillar
3.2
of any design issues. Run 2 part
numbers through the APQP system to
validate compliance.
Is there a WPS summary sheet for
current welds? Pick 2 welds from
recently PPAP'ed part numbers and
3.3
compare with WPS Summary Sheet.
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Explanations, Additional questions, and/or What to look for
This is a general conformance question. The auditor using the remaining questions for this step should be able
to form an opinion as to the extent the supplier has embedded processes and procedures to identify and contol
product quality as it related to
Review QCIR & MRDR records to help in evaluation of this question.
Is there a documented weld inspection procedure?
Is there a manufacturability review? Is the shop involved in the review?
Is measurement of weld size characteristics part of the inspection procedure?
If a new weld configuration has been added, track it through the process (PQR, WPS, WPS Summary Sheet).
Review QCIR & MRDR records to help in evaluation of this question.
Is there a documented process for processing Caterpillar engineering documents?
Describe the process and its documentation.
Where does the document reside? How is it maintained and who has ownership?
To what extent is it implemented? If not 100%, is there an improvement plan?
Key Elements
Was a WPS/PQR comparison made?
Was the weld symbol and joint configuration evaluation?
Was a manufacturability review conducted?
Has a communications link w/ Caterpillar been established for design and process issue resolution?
Is there a document sign line?
For compliance look for objective evidence.
Design
Does a documented control process exist for communicating welding related changes to a component?
Is it a formal or informal method?
Is the process documented and who has ownership?
Process
Does a document control procedure exist for communicating changes to welding process at supplier facility?
Is it a formal or informal method?
Does the WPS Summary Sheet appear to be appropriated for the product produced by the supplier? Prior to
the audit the auditor should select 10 random part numbers manufactured by the supplier and compile a list the
weld geometries used. This information
Be wary of the following:
One or two WPS used for all applications.
Use of prequalified joints and welding procedures
Multiple WPSs for same weld geometry, e.g. 3 WPS for 6mm fillet (wire dia chgs). Encourage consolidation.
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Step 3 - WPS, APQP and Procedures
Quality inspection results records kept specifically for 1E2111 welds
Are there 1E2111 welds produced at the facility?
Are there 1E2111 Quality Inspection Instructions (QII)?
Is the type of inspection required documented in the instructions?
Is the frequency of inspection required documented in the instructions?
Does the inspection instruction sheet contain:
Part number
Plant having design control
Is there a documented process control
plan for 1E2111 welds? Checl all Date QII originated.
3.4
1E2111 welds. Is the process being Engineering release or change number
followed?
Product design supervisor's initials/signature
Detailed quality requirements / Acceptance standards
Is there a method of documentation and retention of the files?
Are the files kept on paper?
Are the files kept electronically?
Is there an MQ12005 plan identifying key characteristic welds?
Are there inspection instructions documented for non-1E2111 key characteristic welds?
Is there a six month review process documented?
This task should be completed in conjunction with tasks related to Questions 3.6, 3.7 & 3.8.
At the work station ask the welder the following:
How do you know what welding parameter values to set your equipment to?
Where does the setup information come from?
Check 4 weld stations to verify WPSs Are you allow to change the welding parameters?
3.5 are being followed. Match to WPS
Summary Sheet. If yes, ask if there are any controls that limit ability to change?
At the work station the auditor should determine if:
The correct WPS is being used.
Check machine setting against correct WPS.
Verify source of setup information available to welder.
This task should be completed in conjunction with tasks related to Questions 3.5, 3.7 & 3.8.
Check component work instructions for:
Easy to understand instructions
Graphics and/or photographs
Review weld procedures (component
work instructions) for completeness. Does the work sequence make sense?
Do they reference a WPS or call out Are there any special considerations noted?
3.6
weld process parameters?
Are the welding parameters called out directly or referenced to another document?
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Are any in-process inspection requirements callout?
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work instructions) for completeness.
Do they reference a WPS or call out
3.6
weld process parameters?
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7SWE (R0) WELD READINESS AUDIT - Auditor's Notes
Step 3 - WPS, APQP and Procedures
Suppliers with large part number counts and no standarized "Component Work Instructions" development
procedure shall develop a timeline for compliance. The auditor should audit against the compliance timeline
established between the supplier and Caterpil
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Step 3 - WPS, APQP and Procedures
Check 4 weld stations to verify process
3.7 controls and inspection sheet are
being followed.
Review 4 welders in the shop, do they
understand defect identification and
3.8 the proper use of weld gages?
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Review componet work instructions available at the work station
Ask the welder about component drawing, work instructions, and WPS.
Are the welding parameters called out directly or referenced to another document?
This task should be completed in conjunction with tasks related to Questions 3.5, 3.6 & 3.7.
Be aware of supplier influence on selection.
Limit the number of supplier management personnel during in cell work space interview with welder. Be aware
of welder nervousness and try to put them at ease. This is not an inquisition.
Using Cat weld defect replicas (select 3), ask welder to identify the defect. Pick straight forward examples. Do
not try to confuse the welder.
Ask welder what positions and processes he is qualified to? Check training/personnel records to verify.
Remember all personnel records an auditor reviews are to be held in strict confidence.
Ask the welder to demonstrat the use of weld gages
Ask the welder about component drawing, work instructions, and WPS.
Observe the work area, is it well lighted, clean and orderly?
On digital equipment check voltage and wire feed speed against WPS. On analog equipment observe settings.
Use calibrated wire feed meter to verify machine setting on both types of equipment.
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Step 4 - Weldor training
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Does the welder training include Is there a written test for weld symbol reading
4.1 symbol reading and defect Is there a written test for defect identification
identification? AWS and 1E0099 Weld symbols and defects
Does the training require a test and a Weldors are required to take the training and test, with minimum of 80% to pass
4.2
score to pass? Check two weldors min. Check weldors whe were audited in the station audit
Best practice is CAT weld defect identification training and testing mateials, using the CAT replica kits
Is the weld defect ID class designed to
4.3 Minimum acceptable method is high quality illustrations or pictures of defects
Cat's standard?
Use of ISO 16945
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Step 5 - Qualify Weldors
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Do the welder certifications match up Review 1E0099, AWS D14.3, D1.3 and Scope Doc. to ensure qualifications comply
with Cat requirements and the process
5.1
review (see 1E99, AWS D14.3, D1.3
and Scope Doc.)
Confirm all weldors working on Cat product are certified
5.2 Are all welders certified?
Is there a summary document or training matrix listing all Cat certified weldors
Did an AWS CWI approve the Did CWI stamp and sign off on weldor certifications
5.3
certifications and judge the results?
Confirm training records and certifications
Review 4 welders in the shop for
certifications and training record Have weldor judge 5 common weld defects, pictures or replicas
5.4 accuracy. Do they understand defect During station audit, have weldor measure part using gages
identification and the proper use of
weld gages?

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Step 6 - Planned Methods Audits - Layered
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6.1 Review frequency of planned methods
audits and compliance to plan.
Does the 1st layer audit include: 1)
Use of weld gages, 2) Checking for
6.2 WPS compliance, 3) Weld procedures
present and being followed, and 4)
Welds being checked by operator.
Does 2nd layer audit include WFS
6.3 check and gas flow check, weld quality
check (product audit)?
Are audit results/defects being
6.4 analyzed for process improvement and
reviewed by upper management?
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Explanations, Additional questions, and/or What to look for
Check each type of audit for auditing frequency (schedule).
Check to see if auditing was done per published schedule.
Be aware of laps in recorded data. If they exist ask for explanation.
There should be 12 months of data
Caluate planned audits vs. completed audits percentage.
Self explanatory
Review audit form for completeness.
Check audit form for required elements listed in question.
Review audit form for completeness.
Is each welding station audited at least once every six months?
Does the audit check for proper documentation?
Does the audit check for adherence to the welding procedure/work instructions?
Is there a process for continuous improvement based on the results of these audits?
Auditing for auditing's sake is of little value. Results need to be quantified and corrective actions taken.
Look for Pareto charting of audit findings and actions driven by the findings.
Look for results of actions driven by the audit findings.
Look for level of upper management interaction with auditing process.
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Step 7 - Welders - Equipment
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This task should be completed in conjunction with tasks related to Questions 3.5, 3.7 & 3.8.
Select 4 weld stationsfor maintanice and calibration. Be aware of supplier influence on selection.
Check PM schedule and results for the following:
Check 4 stations for maintenance and Power supply
7.1 calibration compliance that includes
voltage and wire feed speed checks. Wire feeder
Gas flow regulator
Positioner (if present)
If fixtures/templets are present ask supplier how their accuracy is maintained.
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 7SWE (R0) READINESS AUDIT - Scoring Methodology
Question
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1.0 Step 1- Weld Engineer
Is the position of Weld Engineer clearly identified in the company? Is the Position currently filled?
5 - The weld engineer is clearly identified on an org chart in a prominent position. Position is filled.
1.1
3 - The Weld Engineer is on an org chart but is buried in a lower position. Position is filled. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - The position of Weld Engineer is NOT on an org chart. Position is not filled. (Any major finding)
Are the duties listed?
5 - Written duties are in place and give the position authority to do his job. His duties are clear and allow him to manage the
1.2 welding in the company.
3 - Written duties are in place but vague in terms of authority and responsibility (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Written duties are NOT in place. (Any major finding)
2.0 Step 2 - Process review - embed in APQP process
Has the weld process been embedded into the APQP process?
5 - APQP weld process in place and being executed to
2.1
3 - APQP weld process exists, but not well defined or executed too
1 - APQP weld process review not in place
Are WPS' called out in a APQP checklist?
5 - WPS called out in APQP checklist and being executed to
2.2
3 - WPS is called out but poor execution
1 - WPS not called out in APQP checklist
Are WPS' called out in PFMEA?
5 - WPS called out in PFMEA with good detail
2.3
3 - WPS called out in PFMEA with lack of detail
1 - WPS not called out in PFMEA
Are WPS' called out in the control plan?
5 - WPS called out in control plan with good detail
2.4
3 - WPS called out in control plan with lack of detail
1 - WPS not called out in control plan
Has a process review been conducted to make sure all processes comply with 1E0099? - Provide evidence.
5 - Complete and thorough review has been completed
2.5
3 - Review completed but poor execution
1 - No evidence of a review
3.0 Step 3 -- WPS and Weld Procedures
Are the process controls on the shop floor adequate (from control plan)? They should include inspection of
welds, WPS/PQR verification, and measurement of weld size characteristics..
5 - Process controls are adequate. Employees understand and use appropriately. Shop floor inspections are conducted and
3.1 include inspection and measurement of welds and WPS verification.
3 - Process controls are generally adequate. Employee understanding and use vague at times. Shop floor inspections used
but critical weld characteristics not consistently evaluated. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Process controls are NOT adequate. Employees DO NOT understand and/or use appropriately. (Any major finding)
Is there a documented process for comparing new welds to current WPS' and PQR's and for notifying Cat of
any design issues? Run 2 part numbers through the APQP system to validate compliance.
5 - Checked part numbers confirm that a documented process is in place and functioning.
3.2
3 - Checked part numbers confirm that a documented process is in place and functioning but consistent application is vague.
(No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Checked jobs could NOT verify that a documented process was in place. (Any major finding)
Is there a WPS Summary Sheet for comparing new welds to current welds? Pick 2 welds from recently
PPAP'ed part numbers and compare with WPS Summary Sheet.
3.3 5 - WPS Summary Sheet is complete. WPSs & PQRs are in place, complete, and cross-referenced.
3 - WPS Summary Sheet is generally complete. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - WPSs & PQRs are NOT in place. WPS Summary Sheet NOT complete. (Any major finding)
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Is there a documented process control plan for 1E2111 welds? Check all 1E2111 welds. Is the process being
followed?
3.4 5 - Documented process control plan is in place and functioning according to plan.
3 - Documented process control plan is in place but improvements can be made. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Documented process control plan is NOT in place. (Any major finding)
Check 4 weld jobs to verify WPSs are being followed. Match to WPS Summary Sheet.
5 - WPSs are being followed for all jobs checked.
3.5
3 - WPSs in general are being followed with no more than 1 minor finding.
1 - WPRs are NOT being followed, wrong process being used, or no WPS available. (Any major finding)
Review weld procedures (component work instructions) for completeness. Do they reference a WPS or
callout weld process parameters?
3.6 5 - Component work instructions are complete and well crafted. (See auditor notes for supplier catch-up instruction.)
3 - Component work instructions are complete but improvements could be made. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Component work instructions are NOT complete. (Any major finding)
Check 4 weld stations to verify process controls and inspection sheet are being followed.
5 - All checked stations verify that process controls (WPS or weld process parameters) are being followed.

3.7 3 - Checked stations verify that process instructions (WPS or weld process parameters) are being followed but there is an
apparent employee vagueness w/r to application. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Checked stations reveal that process instructions (WPS or weld process parameters) are NOT being followed
consistently. (Any major finding)

Review 4 welders in the shop for certifications and training record accuracy. Do they understand defect
identification and the proper use of weld gages?
3.8 5 - All welders checked were in full compliance.
3 - All welders checked were in general compliance with no more than 1 minor finding.
1 - Welders checked were NOT in compliance. (Any major finding)
4.0 Step 4 - Weldor training
Does the welder training include symbol reading and defect identification?
Check four stations for maintenance and calibration compliance that includes voltage wire feed speed checks.
4.1
3 - Poor training materials or poor execution of training or poor evidence of results
1 - No training materials, no training program or no testing on material
Does the training require a test and a score to pass? Check two weldors min.
5 - Training includes a test and minimum score of 80% to pass
4.2
3 - Training includes a test and minimum score of 80% to pass, but not all weldors have been tested and passed
1 - No testing, no minimum passing score or missing training components
Is the weld defect ID class designed to Cat's standard?
5 - Class meets Cat standards using Cat training materials and replicas
4.3
3 - Class content similar to Cat standards but not using Cat training materials or replicas
1 - No defect training
5.0 Step 5 - Qualify Weldors
Do the welder certifications match up with Cat requirements and the process review (scope)? (see AWS 14.3
page)
5.1 5 - Welder certifications match up with Cat requirements and the process review
3 - Gap found in certification process, not completely to Cat requirements
1 - Welder certifications not to Cat requirements
Are all welders certified?
5 - All welders certified
5.2
3 - All welders not certified
1 - No welders certified, no certification process in place
Did an AWS CWI approve the certifications and judge the results?
5 - All certifications judged and approved by AWS CWI
5.3
3 - Not all certifications judged and approved by AWS CWI
1 - No certifications judged and approved by AWS CWI
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Review 4 welders in the shop for certifications and training record accuracy. Do they understand defect
identification and the proper use of weld gages?

5 - All welder certifications and training records are in place and current, welders exhibit understanding of defect identification
5.4 and use of weld gages

3 - Gap found in certification and training records, not all welders exhibit understanding of defect identification
and use of weld gages
1 - Welder certification and training records do not exist, welders are unable to identify defects or properly use
weld gages
6.0 Step 6 - Planned Method Audits
Review frequency of planned method audits and compliance to plan.
5 - Audit performed to plan and on schedule. Plan should be to AIAG standard. (Calculate numbers of audits per standard.)
6.1 (Plan vs. completed = 90%)
3 - Audit performed to plan and generally on schedule. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Audits NOT performed to plan and NOT on schedule, Gaps in audit data greater than 1 month, (Any major finding)
Does the 1st Layer audit include -
Checking for WPS compliance
Weld procedures present and being followed
Welds being checked by operator (Visual and use of weld gages)
6.2
5 - Audit properly constructed, performed to plan and on schedule.
3 - Audit properly constructed, performed to plan and generally on schedule. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Audits NOT performed to plan and NOT on schedule. Audit not properly constructed, elements missing. (Any major
finding)
Does technical audit include WFS check and gas flow check, weld quality check (product audit)
5 - Audit properly constructed and includes checks for WFS and gas flow. Product weld audits are conducted.
6.3
3 - Audit includes checks for WFS and gas flow. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Audit NOT well constructed and does NOT include checks of WFS and gas flow. (Any major finding)
Are audit results/defects being analyzed for process improvement and reviewed by upper management?
Can the supplier provide evidence of application?

5 - Audit results are Pareto charted, driving corrective actions and process improvement. Upper management is fully engaged.
6.4
3 - Audits are Pareto charted and results used to drive corrective actions. Upper management is minimally engaged. (No
more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Audits results are NOT used to drive process improvement (Any major finding).
7.0 Step 7 - Welders - Equipment
Check 4 stations for maintenance and calibration compliance that includes voltage and wire feed speed
checks.
7.1 5 - All stations checked are in full compliance.
3 - All stations checked are in general compliance. (No more than 1 minor finding)
1 - Stations checked are NOT in compliance. (Any major finding)

5 -Systems in place, execution good, no corrective action required (OK) Total 0

3- Systems in place, some execution issues, minor corrective action required (Minor) 0
Office Percent
1- Systems not in place/complete, poor execution, major corrective action required
(Major) 80% or more
Shop 79-66%
65% or less
One score of"1" (Major) will cause failure of certification audit.
One major corrective action will cause failure of certification audit.
More than 4 scores of 3 (Minors) will cause failure of certification audit.
More than 4 minor corrective actions will cause failure of certification audit.