Welding Inspector
Welding Inspector Salary: £15-16.50ph
ðFerndown
Welding Inspector Role & Responsibilities
- Inspect welds and fabricated components to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
- Develop flat patterns for sheet metal components before folding, ensuring accurate dimensions and minimal material waste.
- Have a strong understanding of bend allowances of various materials.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to verify compliance with project requirements.
- Have at least 3 years experience as a Welding Inspector.
- Work closely with fabricators and welders to guide best practices and quality improvements.
- Maintain detailed inspection records and report any defects or non-conformances.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer specifications.
- Liaise with the engineering team to improve processes and resolve technical issues.
- Check material certifications and traceability documentation to verify compliance.
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency in the workshop.
The Company
A well-established and reputable engineering company specialising in precision fabrication and welding. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, we work across various industries, delivering high-standard components and assemblies. Their team is committed to continuous improvement, using advanced manufacturing techniques to meet customer requirements. Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for a skilled Welding Inspector to join their dynamic team.
How to Apply for the Welding Inspector Role
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Chief Inspector Location: Reading Berkshire Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (negotiable dependant on experience) Benefits:4 day working week33 days holidayCompany PensionState of the art working conditions in a friendly and welcoming team with approachable managementContinued staff developmentInteresting and challenging workWorking with major Blue-Chip companiesGreat comradery throughout the business from hands on Management and across the businessPPE providedLots of additional company incentives. Company Profile An established (nearly 100 years), leading specialist, subcontract manufacturer to the Aerospace & Defence sectors. This company specialises in the subcontract manufacturing of Aerospace fine limit sheet metalwork and Precision CNC Machining (Prototyping and Subcontract Manufacturing), using a wide variety of manufacturing methods such as CNC Laser Cutting, CNC Punching, CNC Routing, CNC Pressing and Forming, Fabrication and Welding and Assembly, working with Aerospace grade materials. Approvals include AS 9100 D accreditation plus Nadcap, CAA and AWS Welding. With a highly skilled and experienced workforce and state of the art equipment, the company provides innovative manufacturing solutions to reduce customers' costs. Working with major Blue-Chip organisations, the company has a full and growing order book, with a loyal and committed global customer base. The company offers excellent working conditions, a 4-day working week and has an extremely high staff retention rate due to the commitment and dedication to all staff. Job Profile As the successful Chief Inspector, you will be working alongside a friendly team of 3 others in the Quality Department, responsible for inspection activities to ensure the quality of both the product and related process requirements are fully met. You will come from an Aerospace/Defence background, fully conversant with AS9100 and Nadcap, and able to raise FAI reports, and complete 1st off inspection using traditional methods and CMM (Aberlink preferably) Duties:Produce First Article Inspection Reports and to be able to use a CMM in support of this.Provide roaming and final inspection for all productsInspect incoming goods from sub-contract suppliersLiaise with customers/suppliers on all quality matters, queries and non-conformancesRaise Certificates of Conformity and delivery documentation.Aid in the control of external and internal equipment calibrations.Raise sub-contract Purchase Orders on approved suppliersCheck First Off production partsLiaise with all levels of staff (management to shop floor) on all aspects of quality and continuous improvement opportunities.Support the management in developing a “continuous improvement” culture.Aid the maintenance of current approvals for AS9100 & Nadcap.Other adhoc duties as agreed from time to time by the Quality Manager. Skills & Attributes:Must be computer literate.Have experience operating CNC CMMs (ideal with Aberlink but other controls experience will be considered).Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.Provide leadership support when required.Report Writing – FAIRs, NCRs / Certificates of Conformity and delivery documentation. Hours of Work:37hrs per week over 4 daysMonday to Thursday, 7am-4.45pmBolt-On Personnel and our clients are equal opportunity employers who seek to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex, age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. Bolt-On Personnel and our clients apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data. If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with Bolt-On Personnel, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Bolt-On Personnel.....Read more...
Your responsibilities will include:
Ensure compliance to the Quality Management Systems, policies, and procedures to assure continuing compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 19443 standards
Liaise with internal customers on Quality concerns
Ensure compliance to all applicable quality assurance plans
Undertake project work in support of the quality department on topics such as, assisting with production weld data sheets, associated inspection test records & internal records. This support will include organisation, reviewing and tracking skills
Approving incoming materials by confirming specifications; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials and reviewing material certification and ensuring vigilance to CFSI requirements
Dealing with document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing rework and waste
Review, track and compile Quality records required per product.
Maintaining an inspection equipment registration
Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Accomplishing quality through organising tasks by completing related results as needed. Such as co ordinating correction to a records following review comments
Assisting, raising, tracking, co-ordinating non-conformities by working on root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventative actions and the verification of closure of actions
Assist the workshop implementation of Lean and 6Sigma activities
Assisting with Procedural and Instruction implementation to grow the Integrated Management System
Training:You will undertake a Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship with an Ofsted-rated Outstanding training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:
Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 4 Quality Practitioner
On-the-job competency training
Monthly online lectures
A continuous improvement project
This apprenticeship is professionally recognised by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and successful completion of this programme provides an opportunity for Practitioner registration with the CQI. CSR are an approved provider and when you enrol into this apprenticeship, you are entitled to 50% discount off Student membership for the first 2 years with the CQI.Training Outcome:Depending on the employees' interests, there are multiple opportunities in which they can develop their professional careers and development. Examples of these types of roles are below:
Welder
Non-Destructive Testing Inspector
Quality Control Inspector
Technical Reviewer / Co-ordinator
Quality Engineer
Quality Auditor
Project Engineer
Manufacture Engineer
Employer Description:Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs, manufactures, and installs components, fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services. With 14,000 employees worldwide, every day Framatome’s expertise helps its customers improve the safety and performance of their nuclear plants and achieve their economic and societal goals. Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) In the UK we are currently over 300 strong and our plans are to grow to 400-500 by 2025 through the development our UK nuclear service offerings.Working Hours :Monday – Friday: 37.5 Hours per week. “Operational Hours” are hours during which you will be able to access the office: 07:30-17:30 and “Core Hours” are hours during which you must be present at the office: 09:30-15:00. Shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Knowledge of welding processes....Read more...