Job Summary
Job Title
Quality Control InspectorReporting To
Simon LetsokoSeniority Level
Mid-Career (2 - 4 yrs exp)Type
3 to 4 Months (possible going perm)
Minimum Requirements
- 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
Experience:
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
General
- 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