Quality Control Operative

FLI Precast Solutions; Carlow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A precast concrete manufacturing company in Carlow is seeking a Quality Control Checker to ensure all products meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have quality control experience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include conducting quality checks, completing relevant paperwork, and collaborating with supervisors to maintain production efficiency. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave

Company pension plan

Death in service benefit

Educational Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a quality control role an advantage.
• Ability to read production drawings essential.
• Knowledge of precast concrete finishes.
• Proactive approach to work and ability to pre-empt issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks after demoulding stage.
• Highlight issues to supervisors/managers.
• Complete Quality Control Checklist.
• Coordinate with department managers on quality issues.

Skills

Quality control experience

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Computer proficiency

Ability to read production drawings

Job description

We have an exciting vacancy for a Quality Control Checker to join our busy team Quality team here at FLI Precast Solutions. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the role of the Quality Control Checker is to ensure all products are produced to company and customer quality standards and to prevent sub-standard products from distribution. The Quality Control Checker plays a pivotal role in maintaining the Company's integrity and reputation with customers while ensuring production efficiency by minimizing errors, remakes and scrap product.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Quality Manager/Supervisor to carry out quality checks after demoulding stage.
• Completion of quality checks at pre-pour stage, highlighting any issues to relevant supervisors/managers.
• Liaise with the relevant supervisors/ managers to highlight any remedial works that need to be carried out at a post-pour stage.
• Completion of Quality Control Checklist and other relevant paperwork as inspections are completed.
• Coordinate with department managers in relation to units that require additional pours.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying any quality issues.
• Feed information about recurring quality issues back to Quality Manager and wider quality team.
• Work as part of the quality team in efforts to promote a "Right First Time" approach to Quality.
• Work with Post-Production Team to assist with problem-solving during post-production practices.
• Plan the timing of quality checks throughout the day to ensure quality checks can be completed in a timely manner.
• Performance of other Quality duties and assisting rest of Quality team when required.
• Completion of other reasonable tasks which may be assigned by the line manager and/or their designees.

The Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience in a quality control role an advantage, particularly within a manufacturing or construction sector.
• Ability to read production drawings, reinforcement drawings and schedules essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of precast concrete finishes.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to work and ability to pre-empt issues before they occur.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to trouble-shooting issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain open channels of effective communication with quality team and personnel from other departments.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead by example.
• Flexibility.
• Proficient in use of computers.
• English language fluency essential.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 23 days annual leave.
• Company pension plan with matched employer contributions.
• Death in service benefit.
• Educational Assistance Programme.

About FLI

FLI Precast Solutions design and manufacture precast concrete elements for a variety of applications in the Data, Energy, Water and Aviation Industries in Ireland, UK and Europe. We provide a service to clients which allows traditional in-situ built concrete infrastructure such as large chambers, tanks, cable troughs, architectural retaining walls, piers and other heavy civils products to be manufactured off site within our three production halls at our twenty-two-acre plant in Ballon, Co. Carlow.

Core values include prioritising safety, whilst providing both quality service and product through our focus on our people, teamwork and efficiency. FLI builds relationships with clients by adding value through their creative approach to solving problems and delivering projects on time in a flexible, dependable, supportive and reliable manner.

Our customers benefit from FLI's depth of knowledge, range of experience and attention to detail in terms of working with clients to create solutions. FLI are focused on creating opportunities for personal and professional growth amongst our staff in order to continue responding and adapting to the ever-changing global marker and provide an exceptionable service level to our customers. We are committed to building trusting relationships with our staff, valuing their contribution to business success while also assisting them in reaching fulfilment of their personal and career objectives.

Ballon is a charming rural village at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains surrounded by archaeological attractions including motte and bailey, ringforts, cashels, standing stones and holy wells and less than an hour drive from some of the stunning beaches and attractions of Wexford. The village is a 15-minute drive to Carlow town with its host of shops, restaurants and bars, 10 minutes from the nearest motorway, 60 minutes from Rosslare Harbour and 75 minutes from Dublin Airport making it.

FLI Precast Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.