Quality Control Inspector

A position has arisen for a qualified Quality Control Inspector at a factory operation in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. This is a hands-on position suited to a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. Hard work is matched by genuine respect for the people who do it. Day to day, you will collaborate with colleagues who take real pride in their work. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

The role is based on a production floor where quality control and throughput targets are central.

Safety & Workshop Management

• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections of all workshop plant and equipment including machine tools, welding sets, lifting tackle, and portable power tools, reporting any defects to maintenance immediately and tagging out unsafe equipment until repaired.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment following 5S principles by sorting, setting in order, shining, standardising, and sustaining work area organisation, tool storage, and material storage across all workstations and storage zones.

Fabrication & Production

• Monitor production machinery during operation to detect abnormal sounds, vibrations, or output quality variations, stopping equipment for investigation and making necessary adjustments to prevent defective output and unplanned downtime.
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld structural steel components, pressure vessels, and piping systems according to detailed engineering drawings, using MIG, TIG, and arc welding processes to produce structurally sound and visually acceptable welds that pass non-destructive testing.

• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and be on standby as required to support production demands and maintenance schedules.
• A minimum of three to five years of post-trade test experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industrial workshop.
• For welding roles, proven competency in multiple welding processes and ability to pass welder qualification tests.
• The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, welding symbols, and work instructions to produce components to specification.
• Experience in operating material handling equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts with relevant licences.
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods, handle heavy materials, and work in an industrial environment with noise and heat.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and a demonstrated commitment to safe working practices.