Quality Control Mechanical Inspector

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training programs

Career stability

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Quality Control Mechanical Inspector to join our client’s team in Queenstown. You will inspect mechanical components and assemblies to meet strict quality standards, identify defects, and collaborate with production and engineering to address issues.

The role emphasizes precise measurement, documentation of results, and adherence to QC procedures, ensuring product integrity within the local manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quality inspection within a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and understanding technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles and methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills for identifying defects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a Queenstown setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished mechanical assemblies.
• Utilize measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, CMM) to verify specifications.
• Document inspection results accurately and report non-conformities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to QC procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inspection records and contribute to quality management improvements.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant and detail-oriented Quality Control Mechanical Inspector to join their team in Queenstown . This role is essential for ensuring that all manufactured mechanical components and assemblies meet the stringent quality standards and specifications required by the company and its clients. You will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections, identifying defects, and working collaboratively with the production and engineering teams to address quality issues. This position offers a crucial role in maintaining product integrity within the manufacturing sector of the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished mechanical assemblies.


• Utilize various measuring instruments and tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM) to verify compliance with specifications.


• Document inspection results accurately, identifying non-conforming products and reporting discrepancies.


• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to investigate root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.


• Ensure adherence to quality control procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Maintain inspection records and contribute to the continuous improvement of quality management systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further technical training or certification in quality control is an advantage.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality inspection within a mechanical manufacturing environment.


• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and understanding technical drawings.


• Strong knowledge of quality control principles and methodologies.


• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills for identifying defects.


• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, necessary for working within the Queenstown industrial setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Opportunities for training and certification in advanced quality inspection techniques.


• Contribute to maintaining high standards in a key industrial area of the Eastern Cape .


• A stable role with a company committed to product quality and operational excellence.