At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality by performing precise measurements and inspections using advanced equipment.
- Company: Reputable engineering firm in Colchester with a strong focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly earnings, and a balanced work-life schedule.
- Other info: Opportunity for contract extension and professional growth in a well-established company.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your skills in a structured quality environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in dimensional inspection and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 £ per hour.
Quality Inspector – Romer Arm / CMM (Dimensional Measurement)
Key Details
- Job Type / Contract: Temporary Contract (3-4 Weeks, potential for extension)
- Location: Colchester, Essex
- Category: Engineering / Quality / Manufacturing
- Salary / Pay Rate: £20.00 – £24.00 per hour (Guide rate, competitive and dependent on experience)
- Shift / Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
About the Role
All Square Recruitment is excited to partner with a reputable engineering client based in Colchester, Essex, to recruit an experienced Quality Inspector for a short-term contract assignment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented metrology professional to provide dimensional measurement support using Romer Arm and CMM equipment, working within a structured quality environment on a well-established manufacturing site.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering drawings accurately, including dimensions, tolerances, units, revisions, notes, and title blocks.
- Apply general tolerancing principles, correctly distinguishing between drawing-wide and individually toleranced dimensions.
- Demonstrate a working understanding of GD&T, including flatness, straightness, parallelism, perpendicularity, position, profile, and datums.
- Carry out precise external, internal, step, and depth measurements using vernier and digital callipers.
- Set up and operate a Romer Arm with AS1 scanner, including referencing, probing/scanning, alignment, feature construction, and reporting.
- Prepare surfaces and apply correct scanning technique to ensure full coverage and recognise poor-quality point-cloud data.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, capturing measured values, equipment ID, drawing revision, and acceptance status.
- Check equipment calibration status prior to use and follow correct procedures for overdue or damaged equipment.
- Identify and quarantine nonconforming product, raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) rather than independently accepting deviations.
- Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a dimensional inspection, metrology, or quality control role is essential.
- Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T symbols and tolerancing.
- Hands-on experience using a Romer Arm (or similar portable CMM/scanning arm) is highly desirable.
- Competent in the use of vernier and digital callipers for precision measurement.
- Understanding of calibration procedures and non-conformance/NCR processes.
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical, accurate approach to record-keeping.
- Good communication skills and a reliable work ethic.
Benefits & Working Environment
- Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience
- Weekly pay for the duration of the contract
- Core day shift, Monday to Friday, offering a consistent work-life balance
- Free on-site parking and an accessible location in Colchester
- Opportunity to work with a reputable, well-established engineering business
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Quality Inspector (Romer Arm / CMM) position in Colchester, Essex, and meet the criteria above, please submit your updated CV today to apply, or contact the All Square Recruitment team directly for further details
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