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Position: Quality Inspector
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Type: Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)
Salary: 11.75 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday - Thursday 7:00 to 15:30, Friday 7:00 to 12:30) + overtime when available
About:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a global leader in the engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of bearings, gear drives, belts, chains, couplings, lubrication systems, and related products. With operations spanning 33 countries and a workforce of over 17,000 associates, our client plays a pivotal role in keeping industries in motion worldwide.
Why Join:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading manufacturer in the industry, offering a structured career path, room for growth and development within the role, and excellent opportunities for advancement within a modern manufacturing environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of 11.75 per hour
- Potential for overtime, paid at 1.5x the standard rate for hours worked over 10 hours Monday to Saturday, and 2x the standard rate for Sunday hours over 10 hours
- Supportive culture of coaching, mentoring, and training for all employees
Responsibilities:
As a Quality Inspector, you will be an integral part of the Quality team, responsible for:
- Inspecting components to ensure they meet specifications outlined in technical drawings
- Ensuring that operations meet internal and customer quality standards
- Completing production Approval to Runs and conducting Quality/Process audits
- Ensuring assembly operations comply with standard work, packing, and labeling requirements
- Maintaining accurate records in accordance with the Quality Management System
- Performing gauge calibration and coordinating outsourced calibration services
- Conducting MSA studies to validate gauging processes
- Contributing to continuous improvement activities
Requirements:
- Knowledge and understanding of interpreting engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing
- Strong mathematical skills including trigonometry and measurement error analysis
- Ability to perform "first principle" inspection using various measurement equipment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and willingness to be hands-on
- Drive to develop and enhance skills and abilities
If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the world of manufacturing, apply now to become a part of our Quality team!
