Job Summary
The Quality Line Inspector is responsible for inspecting sheet metal components and fabricated assemblies throughout the production process to ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and company procedures. The role involves conducting in-process and final inspections, identifying defects, documenting inspection results, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of sheet metal parts and assemblies.
- Verify dimensions, tolerances, and workmanship according to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Use measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and other inspection equipment.
- Inspect fabricated parts for defects including scratches, dents, burrs, weld quality issues, coating defects, and dimensional deviations.
- Monitor production lines to ensure adherence to quality requirements and manufacturing procedures.
- Record inspection findings and maintain accurate quality documentation and inspection reports.
- Identify non-conforming products and initiate corrective actions as per company procedures.
- Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
- Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Participate in audits and assist with quality investigations when required.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or ITI in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing, or quality inspection.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
- Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes such as laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and powder coating.
- Familiarity with inspection tools and measuring equipment.
- Basic computer skills for data entry and report preparation.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Experience with first article inspection (FAI), PPAP, and corrective action processes.
- Understanding of welding inspection standards.
- Experience using ERP or quality management software.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- First-pass quality rate.
- Defect detection effectiveness.
- Reduction in customer complaints.
- Non-conformance reporting accuracy.
- Inspection completion and documentation accuracy.
- Compliance with quality and safety standards.
Working Conditions
- Factory/manufacturing environment.
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Handling measuring instruments and fabricated metal components.
- May require shift work and overtime based on production schedules.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
