Trainee Quality Inspector

TN United Kingdom; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Quality Inspector to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned quality professionals in a fast-paced production environment. You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience while ensuring that manufactured parts meet customer specifications and company standards. With comprehensive training provided, you will learn to use various measuring tools and support continuous improvement in quality procedures. If you have a passion for manufacturing and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your career in quality control.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in manufacturing and quality control.
• Willingness to learn in a precision engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection of laser cut and CNC machined components.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and non-conformances.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic Understanding of Measuring Equipment

Education

Engineering Qualification

Tools

Verniers

Micrometres

Height Gauges

Callipers

Job description

The Role

As a Trainee Quality Inspector, you will work alongside experienced quality professionals to ensure all manufactured parts meet customer specifications and company standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment, with full training provided.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with the inspection of laser cut, fabricated, and CNC machined components.
2. Use a variety of measuring tools such as verniers, micrometres, height gauges, and callipers.
3. Support in conducting visual and dimensional checks against technical drawings and specifications.
4. Help maintain accurate records of inspections and non-conformances.
5. Liaise with the production team to resolve any quality issues.
6. Learn how to complete quality documentation including inspection reports and control plans.
7. Support the continuous improvement of quality procedures and processes.

Requirements

• A genuine interest in manufacturing and quality control.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a precision engineering environment.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings (training provided).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic understanding of measuring equipment is desirable but not essential.
• Hold an engineering qualification.

Salary

£25,000–£28,000 per annum, depending on experience and ability to meet the key requirements of the role.

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