Quality Control Apprentice

Willenhall

9 months ago

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A long-established and very successful metal forming company based in Willenhall in the West Midlands is looking for a Quality Control Apprentice to join its busy workforce. Recent refurbishment has made this the most modern facility in the UK, offering extensive in-house services to their clients.

Along with an hourly rate of £11.44 - £12.21 per hour, you will also receive 33 days holiday per annum (including Bank Holidays), to be taken during factory shutdown.

You will be working Monday-Thursday, 08:00-16:30 and Friday, 08:00-15:30.

As Quality Control Apprentice, your responsibilities will include:

Manufacturing parts to high quality in relatively short lead times
Setting and monitoring production controls as per Business Operating System
Taking part and assisting in pre-production reviews
Monitoring and measure sample production prior to volume manufacture
Assisting in the completion of customer specific Initial Sample Review Reports (ISIR)
Where applicable, assisting in completion of FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports) or customer dependent Part Submission Warranty Reports.
Monitoring raw material condition during production and contamination containment
Following training be active member of internal audit team and conduct feedback deviations from Business Operating System
Assisting Quality Manager in preparation for external accreditation audits on regular basis.
Training will be provided in all production and non-production areas to develop a multi skilled individual.

What we’re looking for in a Quality Control Apprentice:

Flexible in terms of working hours
Physically strong and fit
Well organised
Team Player
Interested in engineering
An interest in Metallurgy or Chemistry would be advantageous but not essential
Previous in a heavy industrial engineering environment would be advantageous but not essential
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