Quality Inspector / Certification and Calibration Technician

Winsearch; Colne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector / Certification Technician to join their growing team. This role involves performing detailed inspections and ensuring compliance with quality standards on stainless steel and mild steel components. Ideal candidates will have a recognized engineering apprenticeship, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering and inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of dimensional and geometric tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on incoming parts and materials.
• Perform calibration of measuring tools and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve inspection issues.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Recognized engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Conventional inspection equipment

MRP systems

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Quality Inspector / Certification and Calibration Technician

Location: Barnoldswick

£16.81 per hour

Working hours: Monday-Friday (Early finish Friday), 7:00am-3:45pm

Our client, a leading manufacturer in their field, is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector / Certification Technician to join their team due to continued growth and expansion.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.

Requirements:

• Time served through a recognized engineering apprenticeship with a proven precision engineering background.
• Previous inspection experience with good knowledge of dimensional and geometric tolerances, and ability to use conventional inspection equipment such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and height gauges.
• Experience of calibration and material certification is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Experience working with stainless steel and mild steel components.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, working to tight targets and deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with MRP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Good numeracy, literacy, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Review and endorse material certification documents to ensure compliance with purchasing requirements, customer quality standards, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Perform goods inward inspections, checking incoming parts and materials against standards and documentation.
• Use conventional inspection equipment to carry out precise dimensional and geometric inspections.
• Interpret and verify engineering drawings for component compliance.
• Inspect stainless steel and mild steel components for conformance.
• Maintain and update calibration databases and documentation.
• Perform in-house calibration of measuring tools and arrange external calibration as needed.
• Record and report inspection findings accurately, including non-conformances.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve inspection issues.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of inspected and calibrated items.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Keywords: Quality Inspector, Materials Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Calibration Technician

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