QA / QC Line Inspector

Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a QA Inspector to perform thorough inspections across visual, dimensional, NDT, and process controls on fabricated components. You will verify material traceability, ensure WPS compliance, and document findings to support continuous improvement and regulatory adherence.

The role collaborates with Welders, Supervisors, Engineers, and Project Managers, and requires strict adherence to IMS protocols, toolbox talks, and HSE guidelines in a manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-off, in-process, and final visual inspections of components in accordance with drawing tolerances and QA check sheets.
• Verify material identification, traceability, and compliance with approved material certificates.
• Use measuring instruments (tape, vernier, angle gauge, fillet weld gauge, etc.) to validate fabrication accuracy.
• Detect and report any non-conformances in real time.
• Ensure weld preparation, welding processes, and final welds conform to WPS and ISO 3834-2 requirements.
• Monitor welding activities, including preheat, interpass temperatures, consumable control, and compliance with approved WPSs.
• Cross-verify welder qualifications (WQ) and WPS traceability on live jobs.
• Identify welding defects and initiate relevant QA hold points.
• Prepare and tag components for MPI or UT testing.
• Liaise with NDT service providers and witness testing as required.
• Document results and lift critical findings to QA Manager and Production Lead.
• Log NCs and ensure effective closure of root causes through collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Planning.
• Support implementation of preventive measures to reduce repeated QA failures.
• Work with Production and Engineering to close out corrective actions.
• Complete QA checklist and inspection report documentation for every stage of fabrication.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical records in alignment with IMS protocols.
• Support the compilation of Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs) by providing inspection documentation.
• Escalate recurring trends or deviations to QA Management.
• Work closely with Welders, Supervisors, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Participate in daily QA meetings and support toolbox talks where required.
• Provide on-the-job guidance to production personnel on quality expectations and workmanship standards.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements while performing inspections.
• Promote safe working practices and intervene when unsafe conditions are observed.

Job description

3 Key Responsibilities

3.1. Visual & Dimensional Inspection

• a. Conduct first-off, in-process, and final visual inspections of components in accordance with drawing tolerances and QA check sheets.
• b. Verify material identification, traceability, and compliance with approved material certificates.
• c. Use measuring instruments (tape, vernier, angle gauge, fillet weld gauge, etc.) to validate fabrication accuracy.
• d. Detect and report any non-conformances in real time.

3.2. Welding Inspection & WPS Conformance

• a. Ensure weld preparation, welding processes, and final welds conform to WPS and ISO 3834-2 requirements.
• b. Monitor welding activities, including preheat, interpass temperatures, consumable control, and compliance with approved WPSs.
• c. Cross-verify welder qualifications (WQ) and WPS traceability on live jobs.
• d. Identify welding defects and initiate relevant QA hold points.

3.3. NDT & Witness Coordination

• a. Prepare and tag components for MPI or UT testing.
• b. Liaise with NDT service providers and witness testing as required.
• c. Document results and lift critical findings to QA Manager and Production Lead.

3.4. Non-Conformance Reporting & Corrective Actions

• a. Log NCs and ensure effective closure of root causes through collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Planning.
• b. Support implementation of preventive measures to reduce repeated QA failures.
• c. Work with Production and Engineering to close out corrective actions.

3.5. Reporting & Documentation

• a. Complete QA checklist and inspection report documentation for every stage of fabrication.
• b. Maintain accurate digital and physical records in alignment with IMS protocols.
• c. Support the compilation of Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs) by providing inspection documentation.
• d. Escalate recurring trends or deviations to QA Management.

3.6. Stakeholder Coordination

• a. Work closely with Welders, Supervisors, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• b. Participate in daily QA meetings and support toolbox talks where required.
• c. Provide on-the-job guidance to production personnel on quality expectations and workmanship standards.

3.7. Safety & Housekeeping

• a. Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements while performing inspections.
• b. Promote safe working practices and intervene when unsafe conditions are observed.