Quality Auditor - Fabrication & Finishing

Autopacific Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Paid parental leave

Competitive salary

Job summary

Autopacific Group in Melbourne is seeking a Quality Auditor - Fabrication & Finishing to uphold quality across our metal fabrication and finishing processes. You'll inspect, audit and monitor production to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards, working closely with production teams.

This hands-on role requires practical knowledge of welding, coatings, and engineering drawings, plus strong data reporting using MS Office.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing audits experience within a metal fabrication and coating production environment; qualifications in metal welding, inspection and coating are highly desirable.
• Strong ability to read, interpret and applyEngineering drawings and technical specifications; familiarity with welding processes and symbols, as well as paint and coating performance standards.
• Hands-on quality inspection and measurement equipment experience (FARO arms, Verniers, height gauges, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and apply to on-the-floor quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Off/Last Off and periodic inspections to verify compliance with specifications, drawings and control plans.
• Conduct random audits of production processes to ensure adherence to PCPs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Analyse non-conformities and support corrective actions to reduce Cost of Poor Quality and non-conformance trends.
• Monitor process performance and compile quality reports, particularly relating to welding and finishing.
• Collaborate with Production Team Leaders and Design/Quality Engineers to identify and resolve quality issues in real time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Metal welding qualification

Inspection or coating qualification

Tools

FARO arms

Verniers

Height gauges

Job description

Quality Auditor - Fabrication & Finishing

A great launching pad to establish your career pathway within our organisation, the role of Quality Auditor (Fabrication & Finishing) is key in maintaining and enhancing quality standards for our best-in-class product range.

Working alongside production teams in the Fabrication and Finishing area, you will perform inspections, audits, and process monitoring to ensure compliance with customer requirements, product specifications, and key safety standards. A team player with a natural ability to build relationships you will help drive and embed a strong quality culture at every step of the process.

A hands-on position that lets you apply your eye for detail, good communication and practical knowledge whilst building new skills in inspection, auditing, and process improvement.

What a typical day would involve:

Conduct First Off/Last Off and periodic inspections to verify compliance with specifications, drawings, and control plans.

Perform random audits of production processes, ensuring adherence to PCPs, SOPs, and work instructions.

Analyse non-conformities and support corrective actions to reduce Cost of Poor Quality and non-conformance trends.

Monitor process performance and compile quality reports, particularly relating to welding and finishing.

Collaborate with Production Team Leaders and Design/Quality Engineers to identify and resolve quality issues in real time.

Drive continuous improvement by analysing defects, warranty data, and process inefficiencies.

What you bring to the role

Manufacturing Audits experience within a metal fabrication and coating production environment. (Qualifications in metal welding, inspection and coating is highly desirable)

Strong ability to read, interpret and apply Engineering drawings and technical specifications; ie familiarity with welding processes and symbols, as well as paint and coating performance standards (highly advantageous)

Hands-on experience in quality inspection and measurement equipment, including FARO arms, Verniers, height gauges and other precision measuring tools

"Can do" attitude with an openness to learning and being a contributing member

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and develop rapport

Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Computer proficient - MS Office for reporting and data analysis.

Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments, with a focus on results and customer expectations.

What's in it for you?

Open and collaborative culture and management style with dynamic team environment

Opportunities for growth, training, and specialised project work

Competitive salary and employee benefits/staff discounts and Paid Parental leave

Long term career pathways within an industry leader