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Machine Shop Inspector 5744

Machine Shop Inspector

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Hours:  Fulltime | Permanent
Salary: DOE

Our prestigious client is looking for a Machine Shop Inspector to join their team!

You’ll be responsible for assembling and testing components whilst maintaining a high standard of quality. The ideal candidate will have previous Fitting experience in an Aerospace or Automotive environment and have completed an NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.

Please note: Shift work will be required on a 4-shift, 4-week rotation with premium payment.

Key Responsibilities of a Machine Shop Inspector

  • Inspect and deliver quality products to both internal and external customers.
  • Evaluate output data from CMM machines.
  • Undertake inspection activities for parts, which will include: First Off, CMM Inspection, and Final View Inspection of internal parts.
  • Inspect and deliver quality products to both internal and external customers, with a full understanding of AS9102 FAI requirements.
  • Understand quality issues and the determine suitable outcomes via reasonable analysis.
  • Work to ASMEY14.5 2009 and ISO1011 2004 standards.

Key Skills of a Machine Shop Inspector

  • Previous experience of operating in a manufacturing environment.
  • Modern Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Qualification or equivalent.
  • Ability to implement and follow inspection processes.
  • Understanding of quality issues and the ability determine suitable outcomes.
  • CMM Inspection experience
  • Ability to understand and evaluate output data from CMM machines.
  • Full understanding of AS9102 FAI, ASMEY14.5 2009, and ISO1011 2004 standards.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee on 01453 755330. 

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