Quality Control Technician

Kurt J. Lesker Company; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Quality Control Technician in St. Leonards, East Sussex. This role involves performing inspections, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with various departments. Enjoy benefits like competitive salary, healthcare support, and generous leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 5%

Health Cash Plan

Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience with Faro Arm (CMM) and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient in computer systems and database management.
• Proven experience inspecting Vacuum Chambers or related Components.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of products.
• Maintain calibration database and organize equipment calibration.
• Assist with customer returns and liaise with Procurement.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Mathematics

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology or Industrial Technology

Tools

Faro Arm

CMM

Job description

Description

Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? Kurt J. Lesker could be the place for you!

We are looking for a Quality Control Technician to join us at the Kurt J. Lesker Company at our European headquarters based in St. Leonards, East Sussex.

The fixed working pattern for this position is Monday – Thursday 08.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 08.00am – 14.30pm

Key Job Elements

• Meet the requirements of Quality Control Technician level 1 MSJ-GEN-321
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection using established quality methods and procedures. Verify compliance of materials and components.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of complex products and components per established acceptance criteria and requirements of engineering drawing specifications. Complete inspection forms and update records.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out in accordance to Company and Health and Safety guidelines.
• Assist with the monitoring and implementation of the company’s Hold Tag process.
• Maintenance of the calibration database and organising of calibration of all company gauges and measuring equipment.
• Promote quality first principles in all aspects of the role.
• Approval and rejection of products based on sample level of inspection.
• Advanced understanding of measuring tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, rules, feeler gauges, height gauges, slip gauges, and an advanced use of the faro arm.
• Generation of Faro programming.
• Generation of full article inspection reports (FAI).
• Maintain records of leak checking and traceability where applicable.
• Assist in the evaluation of new supplier qualification.
• Ability to balance and operate multiple tasks to maximise efficiency.
• Promote interaction with, machinists, Engineering, and Product/Production Management to solve problems and improve processes.
• Assist with the processing of customer “returns”, this will involve evaluating product, recording all relevant data, liaising with Procurement and Product Management and acting upon all associated requests in the process.
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Faro Arm (CMM) experience.
• ONC/HNC (Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology or Industrial Technology) or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Advanced understanding of mathematics, and the ability to read mechanical drawings. (Trigonometry and sine rules)
• Knowledge and advanced understanding of:
• CMM operations, SPC Inspections, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, First article, in-process and final inspection
• Proficient in the use of computer systems and database management
• Proven excellent level communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be well-organised and detail-oriented
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Proven experience of inspecting Vacuum Chambers or related Components
  
  

Preferred

• Vacuum experience
• Lean Manufacturing
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
  
  

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.