Manufacturing

Quality Inspector

Safal Steel·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingFull TimeOnsite
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Description

  • To conduct quality inspection in the production lines and ensure quality of product in accordance with company and operating parameters.

Key Responsibilities:

Adherence to safe work practices and good housekeeping.

  • Inspection of work equipment and report machine malfunction.
  • Conduct inspection of processed coils from production lines.
  • Sampling of raw materials and testing.
  • Conduct the verification and calibration of equipment.
  • Advise on deviations from standards and defects.
  • Perform quality trials and tests.
  • Assist in ensuring production of quality product.
  • Maintain records and provide reports.
  • Technical report writing

Additional/specific work requirements:

  • Ensure compliance with the requirements of Safety, Health and Environment Standards and Procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work environment, free of any spillages or obstacles.
  • Monitor and adhere to Safal Steel operating standards, working manuals, working instructions and procedures
  • Initiate, participate and implement improvement programs and initiatives. This includes developing methods to improve plant performance and reduce operating cost.
  • Continuously reporting observed defects and deviations on the operating parameters and production requirements and promptly communicate solutions to the Quality Manager

Requirements

  • Grade 12 with technical qualification in engineering or quality.
  • Knowledge of quality tools e.g. Ishikawa, RCA, Pareto and SPC.
  • General work experience (years): One Year quality experience preferably from a steel manufacturing environment.

Key skills

Matric
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At a glance

Company

Safal Steel

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

August 28, 2026

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