Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £14.15 - £16.50 per hour, Inc benefits
Quality Control Technician - Annual Salary: £14.15 - £16.50 per hour (weekly paid, based on skill level and experience)
- Location: To be specified
- Job Type: Full-time, alternating shift pattern
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician to join our Quality/Metrology department. As an AS9100 accredited company, the primary focus will be on the inspection of Aerospace products, with additional responsibilities in the Defence, Oil & Gas, and Medical industries.
Day-to-day of the role: - Conduct first-off, patrol, and final inspection of precision and complex machined components, sample inspection, and visual acceptance.
- Operate and program CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine), specifically Aberlink CMM and Micro-Vu Vision systems, with full training provided if necessary.
- Read and understand complex engineering drawings, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Utilise metrology equipment such as Micrometers, Calipers, and Height Gauges.
- Compile detailed inspection reports, with knowledge of AS9102 Rev B FAIR’s being advantageous.
- Apply basic understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control), APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and/or Six Sigma quality tools.
Required Skills & Qualifications: - Quality Assurance & Engineering experience within the Aerospace industry.
- Understanding of AS9100 standards.
- Proficiency in CMM operations and programming; experience with Aberlink and Micro-Vu Vision systems preferred.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Experience with various metrology tools.
- Basic PC skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Experience in compiling inspection reports.
- Knowledge of quality control processes and methodologies.
Benefits: - Competitive hourly rate with a 25% premium for late shifts.
- Comprehensive training in specific systems and tools.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and technically advanced environment.
Working Hours: - Days: 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Thursday; 7:00am to 1:00pm on Friday (No premium)
- Lates: 3:30pm to 1:30am, Monday to Thursday (4 days) – 25% premium
To apply for the Quality Control Technician position, please submit your CV or contact Joe Lister-Mayne in the Reed Plymouth office.
