Job Description

Overview

Fort Vale Engineering Ltd, based in Simonstone are the World Leader in the design and manufacture of Container Tank Equipment

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We are currently looking for a Skilled Inspector to join the team in our state of the art manufacturing facility on the

Night Shift.

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday 10:00 p.m. - 07:30 a.m.

The Role

You will be expected to achieve high standards of quality, in line with targeted levels of output whilst working safely and maintaining full product traceability. You will be working as part of a team and you are expected to contribute to improving any working processes.

The main tasks of the role are outlined below:

First off and Patrol Inspection First article inspection reports Final view inspection of completed assemblies prior to despatch Manually handle weights up to 25 kg Use computer equipment for data purposes To record and maintain inspection and test records Support the QA team and assist with internal audits Liaise with Production Managers and Quality on corrective and preventive action Contribute in a team working environment Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations Observe and practice the 5S principles
The role also includes other general duties to maintain the efficient working of the Inspection Department. The above list of tasks is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake duties as may be reasonably expected. All employees are required to be flexible and co-operative in order to assist in meeting business needs.

Scope

The ability to support Production and assist the Quality team to establish a 'right first time' philosophy throughout the organisation is critical to this post. The essential elements of this role are; to always engage in production activities; take full responsibility for component inspection and eliminate waste wherever possible. All production processes, whether large or small, require elements of inspection and testing is carried out to specified requirements that have been agreed. Inspectors will be responsible for declaring that a product is not safe or is not of the specified quality.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to use own initiative to work as an individual or as part of a team unsupervised Ability to operate computer equipment for data purposes Ability to read engineering drawings and engineering quality plans Ability to use inspection equipment - micrometers, verniers etc Able to make decisions based on experience, have confidence to act and make changes within given boundaries Good personal organisations Computer literate Time management skill Good verbal communication and listening skill

Experience

Ability to demonstrate competent use of general equipment i.e. Verniers, Micrometers, Bowers etc is essential to fulfil this role Prior knowledge and experience of valve assembly, inspection and manufacturing would be advantageous Experience in inspection of Milling, Turning and Welding disciplines Experience of using CMM Operations and Faro arm Experience of Tessa scan would be advantageous Experience of NDT testing would be advantageous

The Person

Strong work ethic, must want to do tasks and understand their value. Reliable, general timekeeping and honesty, working unsupervised. Adaptable over a broad range of work Motivated to take on new areas of work and learn new skills. Attention to detail, data accuracy and good personal organisation under pressure from time and internal customers Flexibility to adapt to change and commitment to contribute to continuous improvement

Qualification

Time Served Mechanical Engineer (or have an equivalent qualification)

Required*

If you consider yourself to have a disability or special requirements, please give details of arrangements or adjustments you would require to attend the interview

"Fort Vale seeks to provide a work environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity and that is free of harassment, bullying and intimidation based upon age, disability, gender reassignment, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins ad caste), religion or belief, sex (covering both gender-based and sexual harassment) or sexual orientation. The Company operates on a zero-tolerance approach to harassment and bullying of any kind and will not condone or tolerate any form of harassment, bullying or intimidation, whether engaged in by employees or by outside third parties who do business with the Company, such as clients' customers, contractors and suppliers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 19.81 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 38 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Night shift
Application question(s):

Have you got relevant qualification? If so, what is it? Are you a Time Served Mechanical Engineer?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person