Quality Inspector

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is seeking a Quality Inspector for a precision machining client. You will perform 2nd checks on each batch after setup, interpreting drawings and standards to ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

You will operate Mitutoyo and Aberlink CMM machines and assist QA with calibrations. Ideal candidates will have an engineering apprenticeship with turning/milling or inspection experience, be comfortable with engineering documentation, and work in a small, self-motivated team

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and revisions
• Experience with precision measuring equipment and CMMs
• Strong initiative and team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Support production with 2nd check on each batch after setting for production
• Interpret drawings and standards to ensure high quality output
• Operate CMM machines for selected features
• Calibrate measuring equipment and support QA audits
• Perform routine quality and 5S checks on patrolled batches
• Assist production with standards and QA queries

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship

Drawing interpretation

CMM experience

Self-motivated

Tools

Mitutoyo CMM

Aberlink CMM

Job description

Our well-established client are a precision machining company which have grown to be a global supplier! They are recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join their growing team.

Quality Inspector Roles and Responsibilities

• Supporting production turning and milling sections by completing a full 2nd check, for each batch, after setting for production. This involves systematic checking of each feature of medium, small and tight tolerance components, using a range of measuring equipment
• Interpreting component drawings and customer standards to ensure products are produced to the highest possible quality
• The operation/running of the Co-ordinate measuring machines for certain features
• Supporting Quality Assurance by completing internal calibration of measuring equipment
• Carrying out routine quality and 5s audit checks of patrolled batches
• Assisting production with queries, standards or other issues and liaising with QA

The Ideal Quality Inspector

• Have an engineering apprenticeship, turning, milling, or other mechanical or inspection experience
• Be able to understand engineering drawings, symbols, revisions and documentation
• Have experienceoperating Mitutoyo and Aberlink CMM Machines would be especially desirable
• Be computer literate/confident with a keen willingness to learn new skills
• Be self motivated, versatile and able to work without supervision in a team environment

Quality Inspector Working Hours

• Double day shifts - rotating early and late shifts
• Monday-Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00 (earlies) / 14:00 - 22:15 (lates)
• Friday: 06:00 - 13:00 (earlies) / 13:00 - 19:00 (lates)