Rockpress is seeking an experienced
Quality Control Inspector
with a strong background in
welding and metal fabrication
to support our production team and ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and Australian Standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining weld quality, fabrication accuracy, and overall product integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Carry out
quality control checks
on all aspects of fabricated parts, including:
* Thread verification
* Dimensional measurements
* Conformance to drawings and fabrication requirements
* Identify, report, and address
quality-related concerns and non-conformances
* Adhere strictly to Rockpress Quality Procedures
in all duties
* Provide
guidance and technical support
to production teams
* Assist with the
preparation and completion of
:
* Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
* Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation
* Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
* First Article Inspections (FAIs)
* Certificates of Conformance (COC's)
* Conduct
visual inspections of welds
to ensure compliance with approved
Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
* Coordinate with NDT personnel
and prepare welding joints for NDT testing
* Liaise
with teams to ensure successful outcomes
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
* Minimum
5 years' experience
as a
Welding QC Inspector
or
Team Leader
in a fabrication environment
* Strong proficiency in
welding inspection and quality control practices
* Demonstrated practical welding knowledge and abilities
* Solid background in Quality Assurance
and inspection procedures
* Familiarity with
Australian Standards
relating to structural steel and welding
* Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills
* High level of attention to detail and documentation accuracy
* Strong computer skills
(inspection reports, QA documentation, spreadsheets)
Desirable:
* Certificate 10
– AS1796,
AS2214
or
IWI-B
welding inspection certification
* Experience working within the
rail industry &/or with EN 15085
* Experience working within the structural steel &/or with AS 3834
* Exposure to formal quality systems such as ISO 9001
What We Offer:
* Stable, long-term employment with a well-established Australian manufacturer
* Opportunity to work on
complex, high-quality fabricated and welded assemblies
* Supportive team environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
* Ongoing skills development within a modern fabrication facility