Potters is a Berkshire based engineering company providing fine-limit sheet metal fabricated parts to a variety of industry sectors including electronics, medical, telecommunications, retail and vending. Our strong reputation with our existing client base has been built around offering design support, quality products and high levels of customer service.
We now have a vacancy for a Quality Inspector who is responsible for ensuring products meet quality standards by conducting tests, identifying defects, and verifying compliance with specifications.
This role is ideal for someone with at least 2 years' experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment who takes pride in producing high-quality work and ensuring customer specifications are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections of manufactured components.
- Inspect sheet metal parts against engineering drawings and customer specifications.
- Use a range of measuring equipment including digital verniers, height gauges, angle protractors and go/no go gauges.
- Complete inspection reports and maintain quality documentation.
- Identify and report non-conforming products and assist with corrective actions.
- Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to maintain quality standards.
- Ensure all work complies with company quality procedures and ISO 9001 requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Quality Inspector within a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret 1st & 3rd angle engineering drawings.
- Experience using standard inspection and measuring equipment.
- Good understanding of dimensional tolerances and quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Good communication and computer skills.
Desirable
- Experience with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
- Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management system.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience. £15 p/hr.
- Company pension upon completion of 3 months' probation
- 170 hours paid holiday (including bank holidays).
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Supportive team environment.
- Free on-site parking.
If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want to join a company that values quality and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
Working hours :
Mon - Thur: 7.30am - 4.00pm
Fri - 7:30am - 1:00pm
Strictly no agencies.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Can you read and interpret 1st & 3rd angle engineering drawings
- Do you have experience with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)?
- Are you experienced working within an ISO 9001 quality management system?
- Have you worked win Sheet Metal Manufacturing ? If yes, how long?
Experience:
- Quality assurance: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
