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Quality Inspector / Certification and Calibration Technician

Foulridge
3 weeks ago
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Quality Inspector / Certification and Calibration Technician

Barnoldswick

£16.81 per hour

Monday-Friday (Early finish Friday)

7:00am-3:45pm

My client who are a leading manufacturer within their field is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector / Certification technician to join their team due to continued growth and expansions.

This an exciting opportunity to join a well established and growing business.

Quality Inspector / Certification and Calibration Technician Requirements:

Time served through a recognised engineering apprenticeship with a proven precision engineering background
Previous inspection experience with good knowledge of dimensional and geometric tolerances and able to use conventional inspection equipment, such as micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges;
Ideally have experience of calibration and material certification;
Able to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings;
Experience of working with stainless steel and mild steel components;
Proven ability to manage time effectively and working to tight targets and deadlines;
Able to demonstrate problem solving ability;
Strong IT skills including using MS packages including Word, Excel and Outlook;
Experience of MRP systems;
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards;
Excellent numeracy, literacy, communication and organisational skills;

Quality Inspector / Certification and Calibration Technician Duties:

Review and endorse material certification documents to ensure compliance with purchasing requirements, customer quality standards, engineering drawings, and specifications.
Perform goods inward inspections, checking incoming parts and materials against defined standards and documentation.
Use conventional inspection equipment (e.g., micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges) to carry out precise dimensional and geometric inspections.
Interpret and verify engineering drawings to confirm component compliance.
Inspect stainless steel and mild steel components for conformance to specifications.
Maintain and update the company’s calibration database and documentation.
Perform in-house calibration of measuring tools and equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Arrange for third-party calibration where external certification is required.
Record and report inspection findings clearly and accurately, including any non-conformances.
Collaborate with the quality and engineering teams to resolve inspection and certification issues.
Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, company procedures, and customer requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the inspection and quality assurance processes.
Ensure traceability and proper documentation of all inspected and calibrated items.
Maintain a clean and organized working environment, adhering to health and safety standards.

Keywords:

Quality Inspector, Materials Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Calibration Technician

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