Quality Technician

What We Are Looking For

• Calibrating, verifying, and maintaining gauges, measuring instruments, scales, setting pieces, and other inspection equipment in accordance with approved procedures and recognised standards.
• Ensuring full traceability and maintaining accurate calibration records for all measuring equipment.
• Managing the calibration programme and reducing overdue gauges through an effective tracking and monitoring system.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Conducting Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies, and measurement uncertainty evaluations.
• Preparing inspection reports, calibration certificates, and quality dossiers.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives for measuring methods, equipment, and laboratory systems.
• Assisting in maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements where applicable.
• Ensuring compliance with all SHEQE (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Energy) requirements, company policies, and safe working practices.
• Training production and quality personnel on the correct use, handling, care, and verification of measuring equipment.
• Ensuring zero backlog on all gauges and instruments requested.

• National Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Mechatronics, Metallurgical or equivalent NQF 6 qualification.
• Quality related courses would be advantageous.
• Dimensional metrology would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years' experience in a metrology/quality or precision manufacturing environment.
• Exposure and understanding of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System would be advantageous.
• Good problem-solving skills, customer liaison skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A logical, flexible, self-motivated, reliable, well-spoken individual with thoroughness and tenacity.
• Knowledge and ability to apply the MS Office Software, especially Word & Excel packages are essential.
• Ability to work independently without supervision and work shifts.
• Calibration principles.

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidised canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do

Rheinmetall Denel Munition is an Employment Equity Employer that gives preference to suitable candidates who add to the diversity of the company