Fortress Recruit are working with a leading engineering and marine manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Control Inspector (weekend shift) for their machine shop operation in Portsmouth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment supporting high-quality components for the marine and defence sectors, including products supplied to Navies across the globe.
The successful candidate will play a key role across a busy machine shop, inspecting seals, bearings and machined components throughout the production process to ensure products meet drawing, specification and customer requirements.
Key responsibilities:
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Carry out in-process and final inspection of machined components
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Inspect components using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and other dimensional inspection tools
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Read and interpret engineering drawings, concessions, specifications and purchase orders
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Raise non-conformances and support root cause investigations
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Complete visual, dimensional and mechanical inspections
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Work closely with QA, manufacturing, engineering and operations teams
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Support traceability records, quality packs and class visit requirements
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Release inspected parts to stores, assembly and packaging
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Support OTIF targets by ensuring proactive communication across operations teams
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Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety
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Contribute towards continuous improvement activities
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Use SAP and MRP systems to complete transactions and maintain quality records
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
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Previous experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing, engineering or machine shop environment.
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Strong experience inspecting machined components
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Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
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Experience using manual inspection equipment such as micrometers, verniers and thread gauges
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Experience raising non-conformances and supporting quality investigations
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Understanding of quality systems, traceability and inspection processes
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Previous exposure to SAP or MRP systems
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A background within marine, defence, aerospace, precision engineering or general manufacturing would be highly advantageous
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A flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work across multiple teams
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Previous CMM inspection or programming experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
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Eligibility to gain SC clearance (5 years' UK residency with no visa or sponsorship requirement)
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector looking to join a business with strong long-term prospects, varied work and a supportive team environment.
This role is based on site in Portsmouth, full time, permanent, 37 hours a week, on the weekend shift. On offer is a salary up to £34K plus shift uplift, bonus and benefits package.
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