Welding Quality Technician/ Welding Supervisor

MC Technology Staffing

  • Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Client in Pinetown, Durban, within the sheet metal manufacturing and fabrication industry, is looking for a Welding Quality Technician / Supervisor to plan, manage, and optimize quality activities. The role includes managing non-conformance investigations, preparing quality control plans, liaising with clients and suppliers, ensuring ISO 9001 & ISO 3834 compliance, and driving continuous improvementDuties:
  • Assist workshop staff on quality issues and communicate quality control information to all relevant departments
  • Manage all Non-Conformance queries & investigations
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues
  • Manage outsourced inspection activities like Dye pen, MPI, X-Ray, AIA & Pressure Testing
  • Prepare Quality Control plans
  • Manage sample making approval process (ISIR process)
  • Internal & supplier audits
  • Ensure all quality records are maintained for traceability
  • Ensure quality assurance is built in the process
  • Conduct measurements using various measuring instruments
  • Train employees on quality control
  • Inspection equipment calibration & control
  • Defect outflow investigation
  • Jig/ Fixture control
  • Review job requirements based on product design and contractual requirements
  • Technical reviews
  • Daily planning for inspection & testing
  • Initiate, coordinate and enforce quality assurance systems
  • Train & ensure competency of employees with regards to quality
  • Ensure that all inspection tasks are performed
  • Liaise with designer, client and other stakeholders to maximize quality
  • Provide root cause analysis and execute corrective action plans
  • Prepare clear and concise reports
  • Manage the performance of all quality equipment
  • Create work instructions/ standard operating procedures
  • Ensure compliance to Quality Management Systems
  • Project management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Manage KPA’s of subordinates
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Ensure productivity targets are met/ Assist with expediting work
Candidates must exhibit or be able to demonstrate:
  • Prior quality control experience in a manufacturing environment
  • An ability to work in a cross functional team with challenging deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft Office packages
  • An understanding of metals and metrology principles
  • An ability to read and understand Mechanical drawings
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 3834 practices within a quality control environment
  • Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • An ability to set and improve quality standards within supply base
  • A positive and engaging attitude in dealing with people at all levels within the organization.
  • Strong leadership ability
Education/Training:
  • Grade 12
  • Tertiary qualification related to quality assurance & management
  • Welding related qualification
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management compliance training
  • Internal auditing
  • Supervisory/ Management training advantageous
Work Experience:
  • 7 Years in a quality/welding environment
  • 5 years of conducting measurements on welded/ fabricated products
  • 3 years in a supervisory/ management role
For more information please contact:Celisha Chetty

MC Technology Staffing