Quality Control Inspector

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

• Matric with an overall pass mark of minimum 50% and the following subjects as a minimum:
• English
• Mathematics (Normal, NOT Literacy)
• Science
• Tertiary Education (Advantageous):
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Similar Field of Study; OR,
• Certificate in any Quality Assurance / Quality Control Field of Study
• Proven Knowledge in:
• Use of various measurement instruments.
• Use of Shadow Graphs, Load Indicators and Scales.
• Use of Basic functions in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Interpretation of Product Drawings including customer specific requirements.
• Basic mathematical skills

• With Formal Education: Minimum 6 Months experience in a Manufacturing Environment;
• Without Formal Education: Minimum 2 Years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment of which a minimum of 1 year was in a QC inspector role.
• Skills Required:
• Good Communication Skills – Verbal & Written
• Good Reading Skills
• Excellent Visual Attention to Detail
• Good Analytical Skills

• Verify accuracy and condition of measuring instruments.
• Validate the First Off products as produced by Setters using measuring instruments and record results from these inspections as per relevant instructions.
• Assist in Metrology related aspects pertaining to R&D.
• Ensure that production personnel have the relevant QC resources to perform all their verification duties accurately.
• Set up of Gauges to be used by operators during production, including the verification of dimensions and condition as per relevant instructions.
• Conduct training on verification activities required by production personnel.
• Audit the effective operation of production activities.
• Continuously conduct patrol inspections to verify the conformance of processes against required standards as per relevant instructions.
• Visually inspect the fit and form appearance of products against requirements as per relevant instructions.
• Conduct line clearances of scrap parts produced by setters and operators as well as recording of scrap quantities as per relevant instructions.
• Stop relevant production machines and raise Non-Conformance Reports where processes are deviating from the required standards.
• Isolate or quarantine and control non-conforming parts as per relevant instructions.
• Update and file relevant QC records as required.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards as per relevant requirements and instructions.
• Work in a manner that does not present risk to the health & safety of any person on site.
• Conducting destructive Tests using pressurized equipment on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies on a frequent basis as required by the process.
• Assessing the conformity of products tested based on Failure Load and Failure Mode.
• Entering of results as data into Data Entry Software.
• Drawing conclusions and making recommendations or escalations based on data analysis.
• Compiling and communicating Reports and COC’s from results.
• Managing Testing Equipment, Method, and Control as well as the Setup configuration.
• General administration, reporting and updating relevant registers as may be required.
• Ad-Hoc destructive testing and reporting as may be required from time to time.
• Carry out any reasonable and legal instructions as operationally required by this role.

• Portray a safety conscious attitude.
• Maintain and promote the good reputation of the Company.
• Ability to work alone and as part of team
• Ability to work under extreme pressure
• High level of Attention to Detail
• Willingness to work overtime from time to time as required at short notice
• Sober Habits
• Some tasks involve a high level of Walking
• Role requires the lifting and manoeuvring of heavy parts and equipment
• Role requires a high level of standing and physical work
• Role requires a high level of reports administration