Trainee Quality Inspector: Modern Metrology Training

Placr Recruitment; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Quality Inspector to join its client’s manufacturing team in Lower Dicker, East Sussex. This full-time, permanent role offers hands-on training in precision inspection and reading engineering drawings, with exposure to CMM, Faro Arm and a range of metrology tools.

Ideal candidates will hold an ONC/HNC/degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with basic reading of drawings and keen interest in quality control.

Qualifications

• An ONC, HNC, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• A basic or intermediate ability to read technical drawings.
• Some understanding of geometric tolerancing and working to tight tolerances.
• An interest in precision engineering, manufacturing and quality control.
• Some familiarity with handheld measuring or inspection equipment.
• The ability to follow documented processes and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Measuring precision components at CNC machines, including first-off inspections.
• Reading detailed engineering drawings featuring complex datum points and geometric tolerancing.
• Using CMM, Faro Arm and a wide range of handheld metrology equipment.
• Working with micrometers, verniers, thread gauges and plug gauges.
• Identifying components that do not meet the required specification.
• Completing Product Identification Forms for non-conforming items.
• Clearly communicating inspection findings to relevant team leaders.
• Maintaining accurate and easily accessible inspection records.
• Using the company's ERP and quality-management systems.

Skills

Reading drawings

Geometric tolerancing

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Excel

Education

ONC/HNC/degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CMM

Faro Arm

Handheld measuring equipment

ERP system

Job description

Placr Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Quality Inspector to join its client’s manufacturing team in Lower Dicker, East Sussex. This full-time, permanent role offers hands-on training in precision inspection and reading engineering drawings, with exposure to CMM, Faro Arm and a range of metrology tools.

Ideal candidates will hold an ONC/HNC/degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with basic reading of drawings and keen interest in quality control.