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Quality Inspection Operative

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 13.14 - 13.89 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspection Operative 
Location: Sheffield 
Salary: £13.89 - £14.43 + Shift Allowance 
Hours: Rotating Shifts

6:00am - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Early finish on Fridays (6-hour shift)
Overview: 
We are recruiting for a Quality Inspection Operative / Quality Inspector to join a well-established manufacturing business in Sheffield. This role is ideal for someone with a strong precision engineering or manufacturing background who takes pride in ensuring high-quality finishes and working to precise standards.

The job

To ensure all products manufactured meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements through inspection, testing and verification activities. The job role supports the manufacture of precision components for a variety of specialist industries, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings and quality management systems.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of components.
Perform dimensional inspection using a wide range of inspection equipment including verniers and gauges
Conduct visual inspection of components to identify defects
Verify product conformity against manufacturing routes, inspection specifications and internal work instructions.
Complete inspection reports
Raise and record non-conformances and assist with containment activities.
Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Approve products for progression through manufacturing or release to customers.
Monitor calibration status of inspection equipment.
Maintain inspection records in accordance with company procedures.Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

Previous experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing inspection role.
Ability to read complex engineering drawings.
Understanding of geometric tolerancing.
Experience using a variety of precision measuring equipment.
High attention to detail.
Experience working to documented quality procedures.
Competent computer skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to make objective quality decisions.
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across production and quality teams.
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Excellent timekeeping, reliability, and commitment to maintaining high quality standards
Understanding of first-off, in-process, and final inspection requirements.
Experience identifying, documenting, and managing non-conforming products.About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

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