Job Description

Job Summary
The Machine Shop department has a vacancy for a dedicated Quality Controller. This role is responsible for conducting quality inspections and ensuring that all work complies with the relevant technical specifications, industry standards, and project requirements. This role is further aimed at ensuring the highest levels of quality and precision in our machining processes, components, and finished products. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Inspect the quality and dimensions of all incoming raw materials; allocate to specific work orders and report any concerns
• Inspection of all tooling, gauges and measuring equipment; ensuring that it is correctly calibrated and used
• Identify, report and complete non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Ensure that every product produced is of high quality and conforms to specifications and drawings
• Monitor quality, accuracy and efficiency of teams work in terms of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies and report any issues or possible improvements required to Manager
• Direct, mentor, coach and guide staff and assist with correcting any performance and quality concerns
• Drive continuous quality improvements on the shop floor
• Maintain all inspection documentation, including job cards, deviation reports, and quality records
• Assist in developing and refining standard QC procedures and SOPs
• Uphold ISO and internal quality system requirements
• Any other tasks or adhoc duties, as agreed with the Manager, suited to this role

Qualifying Experience:

• Minimum of at least 5 years of Dedicated QC experience in a precision engineering or machining environment
• Minimum 10 years post trade test working experience in a manufacturing/engineering/ production environment
• Strong knowledge of machining tolerances, drawings (GD&T), and inspection tools (e.g. micrometres, verniers, height gauges).
• Experience with cast iron and large, heavy components will be an advantage
• Working knowledge of OHSA
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
• Good written, verbal and listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Valid Driver's license and own reliable transport
• Have expertise on material characteristics

Qualifying Attributes:

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in inspections
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively in a pressurized environment
• Excellent team player - able to balance team and individual responsibilities
• Strong acumen of process development
• Time and priority management
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels

Reporting to: Machine Shop Manager
Job type: Permanent position
Benefits include
Provident fund
Life cover at 4x annual salary
Funeral cover
15 x paid leave days per annum
Long service leave after five years of employment
Standard hours
07h30-17h00: Monday - Thursday
07h30-16h00: Friday
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
Salary
We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant's qualifications and experience.
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