Quality Inspector / Certification and Calibration Technician

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 Techician

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