Quality Control Inspector

Hands-on from day one, the Quality Control Inspector will maintain a clean and organised work environment following 5S principles, perform MIG, TIG, and arc welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components by cutting, shaping, welding, for a factory operation in Alberton, Gauteng.

The team looks after its own and expects the same in return. The team operates with a hands-on, get-it-done attitude and good camaraderie. If you are the right person for this role, apply without hesitation.

Safety & Workshop Management

• Coordinate the safe storage and handling of hazardous substances including welding gases, solvents, and cutting fluids, ensuring safety data sheets are available at points of use and that emergency spill response procedures are understood and practised by all workshop staff.
• Enforce strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations and company safety policies within the workshop, including correct PPE usage, compliance with lockout and tagout procedures, and safe operation of overhead cranes and forklifts by licensed operators.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Carry out final inspection and testing of finished products against engineering drawings, customer specifications, and relevant SANS or ISO standards, preparing inspection reports and certificates of conformance for each completed production batch.
• Perform in-process inspections at defined checkpoints during production to verify dimensional accuracy, weld integrity, surface finish, and compliance with quality control plans, releasing only conforming parts for the next operation in the production sequence.
• Conduct incoming inspection of raw materials and components against purchase specifications and material certificates using precision measuring instruments including micrometres, vernier callipers, height gauges, and hardness testers.

• The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions to produce components to specification.
• For welding roles, proven competency in multiple welding processes and ability to pass welder qualification tests.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and be on standby as required to support production demands and maintenance schedules.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and a demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.
• Experience in operating material handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts with relevant licences.
• For quality inspection roles, proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and knowledge of inspection techniques and sampling plans.