Fabrication QC Inspector – Sheet Metal & Welds

MTS Recruitment Ltd; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Specialist quality and inspection team

Continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

MTS Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Fabrication Quality Control Inspector for a well-established manufacturing site in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. You will support the Quality and Inspection teams by performing first-off, stage and final inspections on fabricated sheet metal, welded and assembled components.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using verniers and micrometers, and applying AS9102 First Article Inspection procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum quality inspection experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience inspecting fabricated sheet metal, welded or assembled components.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience using verniers, micrometers and other precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of AS9100/AS9102 standards would be advantageous.
• Experience producing First Article Inspection Reports.
• Knowledge of non-conformance reporting and problem-solving techniques.
• Previous experience supporting RCCA or MRB activities would be beneficial.
• Good computer skills and experience using quality management systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out first-off inspections of fabricated sheet metal, welded and assembled parts.
• Completing stage and final inspections of manufactured components.
• Ensuring products meet customer specifications and relevant industry standards.
• Producing inspection reports and First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Identifying, recording and reporting non-conforming products.
• Supporting Material Review Board and Root Cause Corrective Action activities.
• Maintaining accurate quality records using Q-Pulse.
• Measuring components using verniers, micrometers and other hand-held inspection equipment.
• Ensuring inspection procedures and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
• Working closely with quality and production teams to maintain high manufacturing standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area in line with 5S principles.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

AS9100/AS9102 knowledge

First Article Inspection

Non-conformance reporting

MRB/RCCA support

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

MTS Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Fabrication Quality Control Inspector for a well-established manufacturing site in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. You will support the Quality and Inspection teams by performing first-off, stage and final inspections on fabricated sheet metal, welded and assembled components.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using verniers and micrometers, and applying AS9102 First Article Inspection procedures.