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Inspector – Metal Folding

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Unifabs is a successful, forward thinking company, experiencing sustained growth who are currently seeking to expand its team with the addition of a new Inspector in the Metal Folding department.

You will be responsible for inspecting and verifying metal components produced through the folding and bending process, ensuring that all work meets the required specifications, drawings and manufacturing standards. The role is responsible for identifying defects, dimensional inaccuracies and folding errors.

The role:

Full-time, Permanent

Day shift

07:30 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday
07:30 – 13:30 Friday

Full-time, 40 hours basic per week, overtime available.

Key responsibilities:

  • Inspect folded metal components to ensure they conform to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Check dimensions, angles, bends, folds and overall component accuracy.
  • Use measuring equipment, including tape measures, vernier callipers, angle gauges and other relevant inspection tools.
  • Identify and report defects, incorrect folds, surface damage and other manufacturing discrepancies.
  • Ensure components meet the required tolerances and customer specifications.
  • Carry out first-off inspections and ongoing production checks.

The candidate:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Previous experience in a metal fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing environment is required.
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Understanding of metal folding and bending processes.
  • Good understanding of dimensions, angles and manufacturing tolerances.
  • Confident using measuring and inspection equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good communication and organisation skills

The package:

Salary: £14.00 – £16.00 per hour dependant on experience

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Location:

Haunchwood Park Drive, Galley Common, Nuneaton, CV10 9SP

Interested? 

If you feel you have the experience and skills to become our new Inspector in Metal Folding, we’d love to hear from you – apply today via the form or though the listing on indeed.com!

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