Machine Shop Inspector

Holt Engineering; Portsmouth; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Holt Engineering in Portsmouth, Hampshire, is seeking a Quality Inspector to join a precision machining environment. The role involves first-off, in-process and final inspections of machined components, reading engineering drawings and ensuring dimensional accuracy.

The position offers a four-day week, Mon-Thu, nine-hour shifts with Fridays off, and the chance to work hands-on with a range of measuring equipment. CMM experience is advantageous but not essential.

Formación

• Solid mechanical inspection background.
• Able to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Good understanding of GD&T and precision measurement.
• Experience with mechanical inspection equipment.
• Independent worker with effective communication.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections.
• Inspect components against drawings and specifications.
• Use micrometres, verniers, bore and height gauges.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify non-conforming parts and raise issues with production and quality teams.
• Support improvements to inspection processes and working practices.

Conocimientos

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

Mechanical inspection

Precision measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Educación

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Herramientas

CMM machines

Micrometers & Verniers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Descripción del empleo

Quality Inspector

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Quality Inspector salary: £35,000 - 37,000 per annum

Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Quality Inspector Overview:

• £37,000 per annum, permanent position
• Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday, nine-hour shifts with Fridays off
• First-off, in-process and final inspection of precision-machined components
• Hands-on inspection using a range of measuring equipment
• CMM experience advantageous, but not essential

A precision engineering manufacturer in Portsmouth is looking for a Quality Inspector who knows their way around engineering drawings, measuring equipment and machined components.

You'll be involved throughout the inspection process, from first-off checks through to final inspection, working closely with machinists and engineers to maintain quality across production.

This Quality Inspector position would suit someone with a solid mechanical inspection background who enjoys practical, hands-on work. CMM experience is advantageous rather than essential. Strong mechanical inspection skills and the ability to work confidently from engineering drawings are the main priorities.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Quality Inspector

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections of machined components.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Use micrometres, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges and other precision measuring equipment.
• Check dimensional accuracy, tolerances and surface finishes.
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Identify non-conforming components and raise concerns with production and quality teams.
• Work directly with machinists and engineers to resolve inspection issues.
• Maintain component identification, traceability and inspection records.
• Ensure measuring equipment is within calibration before use.
• Support improvements to inspection processes and working practices.

What they're looking for: Quality Inspector

• Previous experience in mechanical inspection or a precision machining environment.
• Confidence reading engineering drawings and interpreting dimensional tolerances.
• Good understanding of GD&T and precision measurement.
• Practical experience using mechanical inspection equipment.
• Ability to identify dimensional issues and non-conforming components.
• Experience completing inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with machining and quality teams.

Desirable: Quality Inspector

• Experience operating CMM machines.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• An engineering apprenticeship or relevant qualification.

Strong mechanical inspection experience is the priority. If you're confident working from drawings, checking tolerances and inspecting machined components, we'd be interested in hearing from you, even without CMM experience