Welding Quality Technician/ Welding Supervisor

Recruiter:

MC Technology Staffing

Job Ref:

JHB000793/CC

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Location:

Pinetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Client in Pinetown, Durban, within the sheet metal manufacturing and fabrication industry, is looking for a Welding Quality Technician / Supervisor to plan, manage, and optimize quality activities. The role includes managing non-conformance investigations, preparing quality control plans, liaising with clients and suppliers, ensuring ISO 9001 & ISO 3834 compliance, and driving continuous improvement

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Assist workshop staff on quality issues and communicate quality control information to all relevant departments
Manage all Non-Conformance queries & investigations
Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues
Manage outsourced inspection activities like Dye pen, MPI, X-Ray, AIA & Pressure Testing
Prepare Quality Control plans
Manage sample making approval process (ISIR process)
Internal & supplier audits
Ensure all quality records are maintained for traceability
Ensure quality assurance is built in the process
Conduct measurements using various measuring instruments
Train employees on quality control
Inspection equipment calibration & control
Defect outflow investigation
Jig/ Fixture control
Review job requirements based on product design and contractual requirements
Technical reviews
Daily planning for inspection & testing
Initiate, coordinate and enforce quality assurance systems
Train & ensure competency of employees with regards to quality
Ensure that all inspection tasks are performed
Liaise with designer, client and other stakeholders to maximize quality
Provide root cause analysis and execute corrective action plans
Prepare clear and concise reports
Manage the performance of all quality equipment
Create work instructions/ standard operating procedures
Ensure compliance to Quality Management Systems
Project management
Continuous improvement
Manage KPA’s of subordinates
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
Ensure productivity targets are met/ Assist with expediting work

Candidates must exhibit or be able to demonstrate:

Prior quality control experience in a manufacturing environment
An ability to work in a cross functional team with challenging deadlines
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office packages
An understanding of metals and metrology principles
An ability to read and understand Mechanical drawings
Knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 3834 practices within a quality control environment
Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
An ability to set and improve quality standards within supply base
A positive and engaging attitude in dealing with people at all levels within the organization.
Strong leadership ability

Education/Training:

Grade 12
Tertiary qualification related to quality assurance & management
Welding related qualification
ISO 9001 Quality Management compliance training
Internal auditing
Supervisory/ Management training advantageous

Work Experience:

7 Years in a quality/welding environment
5 years of conducting measurements on welded/ fabricated products
3 years in a supervisory/ management role

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