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Quality Inspector

South Wigston
1 week ago
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Quality Inspector with CMM experience required in South Leicester. Aerospace components manufacturer, part of a global group offering great prospects. 3 x shifts (no weekends), days whilst training. 37 hours per week £17.52 per hour inc shift allowance, + Bonus, Overtime. Permanent, immediate start available.

Other benefits include: Company events, Pension, Cycle to work, Employee discounts, Free parking, Referral programme, Sick pay and more!

We have recruited for this growing Manufacturer of components for the aerospace and power generation industries for over 20 years. They have a highly professional reputation offering great working conditions and future prospects.

Quality Inspector role:

The Quality Inspector / Dimensional Inspector carries out inspection activities within the factory, ensuring that method specs are complied with at all times and that parts are machined in line with customer requirements.

Requirements for Quality Inspector:

  • Ability to use CMM machines and conventional inspection equipment and techniques

  • A sound understanding of inspection techniques (on a variety of products) and proven engineering experience

  • Experience of inspecting to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment

  • Experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing company, with demanding targets

  • Solid understanding of engineering drawings and method specifications

  • A reasonable degree of computer literacy, with basic excel experience

  • An understanding or ability to use SAP would be advantageous

  • Ability to work on their own initiative but also have good interpersonal and team working skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and pride in work

  • Ability to be flexible to support the ongoing needs of the business

  • Understand Engineering drawings for the purpose of inspection

  • Generation of non-conformance paperwork as applicable.

  • Undertake Airflow Inspection tasks as required

    Quality Inspector Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out first off inspections, ensuring that the part is machined to correct standard before manufacturing continues

  • Maintain OPC and sample inspections to ensure that parts are complying to method spec

  • Complete receipt inspection where required (validation of parts returning from subcontract locations)

    Hours
    37-hours per week - 3 shift pattern (morning, afternoon and night rotation)

    Morning Hours
    05:45 - 13:45 Monday - Thursday
    05:45 - 10:45 Friday

    Afternoon Hours
    13:45 - 21:45 Monday - Thursday
    10:45 - 15:45 Friday

    Night Hours
    21:45 - 05:45 Monday - Thursday
    15:45 - 20:45 Friday

    Holidays
    26 days floating + 7 statutory days

    Overtime
    Overtime available and paid in line with agreed rates

    Please note: This company cannot support sponsorship at this time. Applicants must have proof of Right to Work in the UK

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