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Inspection Technician (Precision Engineering)

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 46,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Redhill

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Inspection Technician
 Location: Redhill, Surrey

Working Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday – Thursday)

Shift Pattern: Compressed 4-day week (Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!)

Sector: Precision Engineering

The Role
 We are looking for a meticulous Inspection Technician to join a precision engineering team in Redhill. You will be responsible for ensuring that high-precision components, machined via CNC Lathes and Milling centres, meet the comanies rigorous quality standards.

This is a dynamic role for someone who takes pride in accuracy. While the immediate focus is on part inspection, they are looking for a candidate with the ambition to grow. As you settle in, there is a clear path to take on Quality Control (QC) responsibilities and play a key role in their ISO compliance and audit processes.

Key Responsibilities

First-Off & Final Inspection: Conduct thorough inspections of machined components using a variety of manual and digital measuring equipment.

Technical Verification: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings to ensure parts meet specified tolerances.

Equipment Calibration: Maintain and calibrate measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMMs).

Non-Conformance Reporting: Identify, document, and report any defects or deviations from specifications.

Collaboration: Work closely with CNC Programmers and Operators to troubleshoot quality issues during the production run.

Future Growth Opportunities

ISO Involvement: Assist in maintaining our Quality Management System (QMS) and preparing for ISO audits.

Quality Management: Opportunity to evolve into a Quality role, overseeing broader process improvements and supplier quality.

Reporting: Developing and analyzing quality KPIs to drive shop-floor efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

Experience: Proven background in an inspection or quality-controlled engineering environment (preferably CNC machining).

Technical Skills: Proficient with hand-held measuring tools; experience with 3D Measuring Machines (CMM) or similar automated inspection tech is a distinct advantage.

Attention to Detail: An uncompromising eye for detail and a "right first time" mentality.

Communication: Ability to clearly explain technical issues to both the workshop team and management.

Ambition: A desire to learn the administrative and compliance side of engineering (ISO standards).

What We Offer

Work-Life Balance: A 39-hour week finished by Thursday evening.

Competitive Salary: Based on experience and technical proficiency.

Career Progression: Active support for training in ISO standards and quality management.

Modern Environment: Work with high-end CNC technology in a clean, professional engineering facility

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