QC Inspector

Express Employment Professionals Vaal Triangle; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLCON FABRATION AND ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Inspector to ensure that fabrication, welding, machining, painting and assembly meet drawings, codes and ISO 9001 standards.

The role focuses on traceable inspection, documenting results, and preventing defects by adhering to quality plans and customer specifications in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification or trade certification in Quality Control, Welding Inspection, Mechanical/Fabrication Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a QC Inspector role within a fabrication, welding, or engineering manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable fabrication codes and standards, welding inspection principles, and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabrication, welding, machining, painting, and assembly work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Achieve high inspection accuracy with targets of 98% accuracy and minimal rework.
• Complete inspections within production schedules to support flow and avoid delays.
• Raise NCRs promptly and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure 100% of inspection reports and documentation are audit-ready and properly filed.
• Communicate inspection outcomes to Production and Project Management within 24 hours.
• Maintain high on-time attendance and comply with all policies and safety rules.
• Identify and implement improvements to quality processes and documentation.

Skills

Quality control

Welding inspection

Reading drawings

Documentation

Communication

Education

Trade certification in Quality Control/Welding Inspection

Job description

ALLCON FABRICATION AND ENGINEERING (PTY) LTD

JOB SPECIFICATION

Position

Quality Control (QC) Inspector

Department

Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

Reporting To

QA/QC Manager

Location

Fabrication & Engineering Workshop

1. Purpose of the Position

The Quality Control (QC) Inspector is responsible for inspecting, verifying, and documenting all fabrication, welding, machining, painting, assembly, and final inspection activities to ensure compliance with client specifications, engineering drawings, applicable codes and standards, and the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

The QC Inspector plays a critical role in preventing defects, reducing rework, ensuring traceability, and maintaining customer confidence through consistent quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process.

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Inspection Accuracy & First-Time Quality

• Inspect fabrication, welding, machining, painting, and assembly work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements before progressing to the next production stage or dispatch.

• Achieve 98% inspection accuracy with zero escaped major defects and less than 2% rework due to inspection oversight.

• Promote first-time acceptance of inspected work wherever possible.

2.2 Inspection Turnaround Time

• Complete 95% of inspections within the required production schedule to support production flow without compromising quality.

• Attend hold points as planned and ensure inspection availability does not cause production delays.

2.3 NCR Management & Corrective Actions

• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) immediately when required and complete root cause investigations.

• Ensure 95% of corrective actions are closed within agreed timeframes.

• Support preventive actions to reduce repeat NCRs.

2.4 Documentation & Traceability

• Complete 100% of inspection reports and ensure documentation is audit-ready at all times.

• File Material Test Certificates (MTCs), Certificates of Conformance (COCs), and welding records correctly where applicable.

• Submit inspection records daily and complete quality data packs before project close-out.

2.5 Communication & Production Support

• Communicate inspection outcomes to Production and Project Management within 24 hours.

• Respond promptly to technical queries and escalat quality issues immediately.

• Provide positive, constructive support to workshop personnel.

2.6 Attendance, Conduct & Compliance

• Maintain a minimum of 98% on-time attendance each month with no unauthorized absences or repeated late arrivals.

• Comply fully with company policies, procedures, the Code of Conduct, Safety Rules, and Disciplinary Code.

• Maintain professional conduct, honesty, integrity, and accountability, and immediately report misconduct, unsafe acts, or procedural breaches.

2.7 Internal Communication & Teamwork

• Acknowledge internal emails, Microsoft Teams/WhatsApp messages, or direct requests within 1 working hour (or by the start of the next working day if received after hours).

• Foster cooperation, mutual respect, and support between colleagues and departments, maintaining a supervisor/teamwork rating of at least 4 out of 5.

• Attend 100% of scheduled meetings, or provide prior notice if unable to attend.

2.8 Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement a minimum of two quality or process improvements annually.

• Contribute to reducing recurring NCRs, improving inspection checklists, standardising quality documentation, and enhancing traceability systems.

3. Key Performance Areas (Summary)

KPI Weight Measured Via

Inspection Accuracy & First-Time Quality 15% Inspection Reports

Inspection Turnaround Time 15% QA & NCR Reports

NCR Management & Corrective Actions 15% NCR Register

Documentation & Traceability 10% QA Audit

Communication & Production Support 10% Production Feedback

On Time / Work Attendance 10% Attendance & Clock-in Records

Team Player 5% Supervisor Assessment

Compliance with Policies & Disciplinary Code 10% Disciplinary Records

Internal Communication & Responsiveness 5% Email/Communication Records

Continuous Improvement 5% Management Review

4. Requirements & Competencies

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant qualification or trade certification in Quality Control, Welding Inspection, Mechanical/Fabrication Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in a QC Inspector role within a fabrication, welding, or engineering manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of applicable fabrication codes and standards, welding inspection principles, and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection and documentation.

• Sound understanding of NCR management, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.

• Good written and verbal communication skills for liaising with Production, Project Management, and QA/QC.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage inspection workloads across multiple concurrent projects.

must reside in vanderbijlpark, vereeniging, meyerton, sasolburg or vaalpark