Job Description
Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.
Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Technician to be based at our brand-new, state-of-the-art, manufacturing site in Basingstoke.
Hours: Double day shifts, 6am – 2pm/2pm- 10pm
What can we off you?
As Quality Control Technician, you will receive the following:
Benefits
* Competitive salary + 30% shift allowance
* 25 days holiday – increased after service.
* Option to purchase additional holiday.
* Pension
* On Demand Pay
* Health cash plan
* Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
The role:
As Quality Control Technician, you will inspect manufactured and purchased products in accordance with company drawings & specifications.
Key duties and responsibilities:
* Metrology inspection of purchased and manufactured products in accordance with Drawings, processes, internal documentation and any other requirements.
* Inspecting components using QC equipment – micrometres, verniers, gauges etc
* Inspecting components using QC preprogrammed equipment – CMM and VMM
* Supporting NPD with parts/products requiring inspection and reports.
* Liaising with the relevant technical authority on any technical issue.
* Supporting MRB Reviews when necessary.
* Supporting CAPA investigations, internally & externally as and when required.
* Performing and/or supporting Gauge R&R or MSA reviews in line with company requirements.
* Supporting calibration when necessary.
* Supporting both Internal & External audits.
What are we looking for?
As Quality Control Technician, you will have the following:
Key skills and experience:
* HNC or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
* Trained and experienced in the use of CMM and VMM
* Experience in machining and milling, ideally within the medical or aerospace sector
* Familiar with GD&T and confident in a variety of metrology equipment ranging from a micrometre to CMM/VMM
* Ability to read drawings and determine the method of inspection.
* Ability to write Inspection Reports
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Team player