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