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Inspector

Burnley

Mon-Fri 10pm to 07:30am

£19.81 p/h

The Role

You will be expected to achieve high standards of quality, in line with targeted levels of output whilst working safely and maintaining full product traceability. You will be working as part of a team and you are expected to contribute to improving any working processes. The main tasks of the role are outlined below:-

First off and Patrol Inspection.
First article inspection reports.
Final view inspection of completed assemblies prior to despatch.
Manually handle weights up to 25kg.
Use computer equipment for data purposes.
To record and maintain inspection and test records.
Support the QA team and assist with internal audits.
Liaise with Production Managers and Quality on corrective and preventive action.
Contribute in a team working environment.
Contribute to continuous improvement.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Observe and practice the 5S principles.

The role also includes other general duties to maintain the efficient working of the Inspection Department. The above list of tasks is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake duties as may be reasonably expected.  All employees are required to be flexible and co-operative to assist in meeting business needs.

Scope

The ability to support Production and assist the Quality team to establish a ‘right first time’ philosophy throughout the organisation is critical to this post.  The essential elements of this role are; to always engage in production activities; take full responsibility for component inspection and eliminate waste wherever possible. All production processes, whether large or small, require elements of inspection and testing is carried out to specified requirements that have been agreed.  Inspectors will be responsible for declaring that a product is not safe or is not of the specified quality.

Skills and Abilities  

Ability to use own initiative to work as an individual or as part of a team unsupervised.
Ability to operate computer equipment for data purposes.
Ability to read engineering drawings and engineering quality plans.
Ability to use inspection equipment – micrometers, verniers etc.
A methodical approach to systems and understanding of the importance of standards and established/agreed systems of work.
Able to make decisions based on experience, have confidence to act and make changes within given boundaries.
Good personal organisation under pressure from time, internal and external customers.
Computer literate.
Time management skills.
Good verbal communication and listening skills.

Experience/Knowledge

Ability to demonstrate competent use of general measurement equipment i.e. Verniers, Micrometers, Bowers etc is essential to fulfil this role
Prior knowledge and experience of valve assembly, inspection and manufacturing would be advantageous.
Experience in inspection of Milling, Turning and Welding disciplines.
Experience of using CMM Operations and Faro arm.
Tessa scan experience would be an advantage.
Experience of NDT testing advantageous.

Qualification

Time served Mechanical Engineer (or have an equivalent qualification)

The Person

Strong work ethic must want to do tasks and understand their value.
Reliable, general timekeeping and honesty, working unsupervised.
Adaptable over a broad range of work.
Motivated to take on new areas of work and learn new skills.
Attention to detail, data accuracy and good personal organisation under pressure from time and internal customers.
Flexibility to adapt to change and commitment to contribute to continuous improvement

Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information – (url removed)

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Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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