Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-driven Quality Inspector to oversee and ensure compliance across all stages of truck body manufacturing in Benoni. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high-quality standards throughout the production process.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-production inspections, including checking material cuts, bending accuracy, and cage materials.
- Inspect assembly stages to ensure correct measurements, squareness of the body, and adherence to technical drawings.
- Monitor welding quality, ensuring correct penetration and that all weld points are completed to standard.
- Oversee preparation stages, ensuring all welds are properly ground and surfaces are clean and ready for filler application.
- Inspect body filler and sanding processes to confirm all welds and joints are properly filled, smoothed, sealed, and sanded.
- Evaluate paintwork in the spray booth, ensuring proper priming, no defects (such as runs or fish eyes), and correct finish, shine, and coverage.
- Conduct final fitment inspections, ensuring:
- Mounting plates are correctly fitted and secured
- Bodies are correctly primed underneath and mounted
- All welding and bolting are completed to standard
- Stickers, reflectors, handles, and fittings are properly installed and secured
- Floors, battery covers, light protectors, underrun bumpers, and chassis are correctly fitted and painted
- No overspray, scratches, or damage is present
- Perform continuous quality checks across all stages to ensure correct fitment and use of materials.
Requirements
- Proven experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing or engineering environment (truck body building experience advantageous)
- Strong understanding of welding, fabrication, and paint processes
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
No specific qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details not specified.
How to Apply
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About Manufacturing Production Jobs in Gauteng
Manufacturing production positions are a vital part of the Gauteng economy, typically found in various industries such as financial services, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Generally, this field is characterized by a need for highly skilled and organized individuals who can manage production lines, supervise teams, and ensure efficiency. Typically, employees in these roles work in controlled environments with varying levels of manual labor and technical requirements.
Typically, salaries for Manufacturing Production positions in Gauteng range from R400 000 to R800 000 per annum, depending on experience, company size, industry sector, and individual qualifications. Commonly, senior production managers can earn higher salaries, but this is highly dependent on specific circumstances, such as those related to the employee’s level of expertise, years of service, and performance evaluations.
Common skills for Manufacturing Production roles include technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, leadership and communication abilities, problem-solving skills, and experience with inventory management systems. Typically, candidates in these positions possess a strong understanding of production planning, quality control, and supply chain management. Additionally, proficiency in languages such as Afrikaans, English, or isiZulu can be beneficial for communication with local suppliers and colleagues.
In Gauteng, Manufacturing Production roles are often found in the technology industry, which requires highly skilled workers to manage complex manufacturing processes and meet tight production deadlines. Financial services companies may also employ production staff to oversee the manufacture of securities, currency, and other financial instruments. Furthermore, the manufacturing sector itself frequently employs individuals with technical knowledge of production lines and machinery.
For those seeking a career in Manufacturing Production, there are opportunities for advancement and development. Typically, employees can progress from production line workers to team supervisors or department managers after gaining relevant experience and developing necessary skills. Higher-level roles may involve managing multiple production lines, implementing quality control processes, or taking on strategic planning responsibilities within the company.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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