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Quality Inspector

South Woodham Ferrers
1 week ago
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Chelmsford

Salary-Negotiable Depending on experience

Monday-Friday day shift.

The company:

Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known precision engineering company who specialise in the manufacture of parts for several industries, including motorsport, automotive, aerospace and more.

Due to large expansion, the company is now looking for an experienced manufacturing professional or similar who is looking to train in a Quality Inspector's role to join them on a Monday-Friday day shift. This will be a varied role with the ability to progress your career within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Reading blueprints, drawings and specifications for projects and bespoke work
Inspect, test or measure materials or products being produced
Use of inspection equipment including handheld and electronics equipment such as CMM's, callipers, gauges and micrometers.
Accept or reject finished work
Work with the wider engineering team to understand project specifications and quality
Work to health and safety processes & regulations
This is just a summed-up list of responsibilities and other duties will be required.

Skills and Experience required:

Experience in a role in a manufacturing & engineering environment
Knowledge of engineering procedures
The drive and want to learn new skills and progress within a Quality inspector's role
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
Ideally relevant engineering qualifications or certifications.
Applicants must have full UK working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

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