Mechanical Inspector
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Job Summary
Role: Mechanical Inspector
Location: Knutsford Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Inspector to join our manufacturing team in Knutsford. This is an exciting time to join the fastest growing and most successful family-owned valve manufacturer in the UK.
About Us
With over 45 years of valve technology innovations Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design manufacture and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems serving industries such as oil and gas petrochemical and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export Manufacturing and Growth as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. Were a profitable privately owned and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.
What Youll Be Doing
This role would be best suited to a CNC or conventional machinist who is passionate about engineering and enjoys working in a fast paced supportive environment.
As a Mechanical Inspector youll play a key part in ensuring our components and finished products meet the highest standards before reaching our customers. This will involve:
Carrying out first-off inspection of CNC-machined parts.
Using precision measuring equipment (plug gauges micrometers verniers height gauges) to verify compliance with tight GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning of Tolerances).
Reviewing CAD and machined components against drawings and specifications in imperial measurement.
Completing QC paperwork and working with Quality Assurance and Purchasing to resolve quality issues.
Managing acceptance/return of defective parts via the ERP system.
Using CMM or FARO arm for advanced measurement full training provided if needed
What Youll Bring
Has a mechanical background apprenticeship vocational training or relevant industry experience.
Experience from a machine shop automotive aerospace or precision engineering environment.
Can confidently interpret engineering drawings and work with inspection tools.
Has a good understanding of ISO9001:2015 quality systems.
Is computer-literate and comfortable completing documentation.
Reliability and a detail-oriented approach.
Be a pro-active team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Have good numeracy literacy and communication skills.
Whats On Offer
A competitive starting hourly rate of 15 to 20 depending on experience.
Premium rate overtime opportunities.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential support.
A company pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
Medical cash plan benefits covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment check-ups optical care physiotherapy and more.
Training opportunities to support your career development.
Long service awards recognising your continued commitment.
Increased annual leave based on length of service.
Hours of work are 40 hours over Monday to Friday 8:30am till 5pm.
Key Skills
- Calipers
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Computer Operation
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- GD&T
- ISO 9001
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Dimensional Inspection
- Micrometer
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Quality Control
- As9100
About Company
At the forefront of valve technology our four companies deliver exceptional products tailored to various sectors. From subsea to hydrogen applications we ensure precision and reliability in every solution.
