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Final Inspector

Coven Heath
5 days ago
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What do we offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Company performance bonus scheme
  • Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
  • Private medical insurance
  • Comprehensive health cash plan
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
  • Structured training & opportunities to progress
    What does the role look like?
    Actuation Systems in Wolverhampton is seeking Final Inspection Production Workers to join its new state-of-the-art 4th Generation Bevel Gear manufacturing facility. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-investment area with cutting-edge equipment and infrastructure.
    The successful candidate will be responsible for final inspection of gear assemblies at production volumes. This includes working on both new development and legacy products, collaborating closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to support product release and delivery.
    This is a shift-based role with some overtime required. Full training and support will be provided.
    What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
  • Ensuring adherence to relevant quality procedures and standards.
  • Following route cards, work instructions and engineering drawings.
  • Verifying quality-assured product through:
  1. Works order completion and stamping.
  2. Visual inspection and assessment against product standards.
  3. Verification of material traceability and serialisation (as applicable).
  4. Version control of build standards.
  5. Compliance checks (e.g. FAI, concessions, permits).
  6. Completion of quality documentation and QN closures.
  7. Gateway inspection for checklists and alerts.
  • Performing basic measurement techniques and using hand gauging tools.
  • Cleaning, protecting and preparing parts for dispatch.
  • Highlighting and declaring non-conformances; supporting quality with disposition activity.
  • Completing paperwork and system transactions for completed work.
  • Operating and maintaining stock control systems as required.
  • Supporting general team duties including 5S and continuous improvement.
  • Ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with EH&S procedures.
    What will you bring to the role?
    Essential skills:
  • Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds in a relevant discipline.
  • Conscientious with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under own initiative in a medium-volume production environment.
    Desirable skills:
  • Effective communication skills and willingness to work as part of a wider team.
  • Previous assembly or inspection experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Apprentice-trained background.
  • PC literate with the ability to carry out basic transactional tasks.
    About us:
    At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.
    Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.
    Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!
    Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities

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