This was the highlight of my day today. Finally, the boss of my boss noticed my hard work. "What is his name?" The client asked my manager in Nihonggo. I have been inspecting welding joints for the past 1 month and 1 week, and it has been a rocky ride. The client is very strict and does not allow even the smallest defect. We have a standard for inspecting joints, the ASME B31.1 Power piping systems. Unfortunately the client wants absolutely zero defect, even if ASME B31.1 allows up to 5mm pinhole, the client notices even the smallest, up to 0.1 mm pinhole. Such a perfectionist person he is. I feel guilty every time he sees a defect I did not see. In the past, that always happen. But now, I toughen up my own standards to meet the client's expectations. Doing that was hard because I have to deal with the subcontractor who refuses to execute Dye Penetrant Test many times because of the additional cost. But they finally gave in after I explained to them my view of quality work.
Quality work is determined by the client. That is what I think of. Even if there are standards written for inspection, if the client does not approve, it's just a waste of effort and time to push with something they don't want. It is the end user, that decides quality.
It just feels good. The client asking for my name because of the success of the last 12 DPT is already a reward on its own. Looks like I finally earned his trust. I will do my best!
Gambarimas!
Glory to God who guides me in my work and life and protects me and my family from harm.
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