Industrial Quality Technician

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Vacancy

Industrial Quality Technician

(Fixed Term Contract for one year)

Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Gibela’s journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.

Gibela stands as Africa’s largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for Industrial Quality Technician position under Quality Department The position will report Quality Manager and is based at Dunnottar

Job Purpose

The Quality Technician manages in his/her scope of work, the actions to ensure the conformity of the product and to help the continuous improvement on quality processes. Ensure the conformity of the product and act quickly to solve quality issues. The position report to the Subs Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the conformity of the product delivered

Ensure the respect of the Control Plan and Self Inspection at each workstation

Create non-conformity Report in the GSI system and ensure the curative actions are defined

Analyze and find the root cause of repetitive non-compliance and/or reworks - QRQC methods

Update the list of defects still open - validate and close the reworks done

In process inspection during manufacturing of a train

Generate reports for inspections performed

Co-ordinate and manage repairs or modification projects at various car repair locations

Auditing and approval of repair

Working with engineering drawings for car modifications and New Car builds

Maintain records of testing, information and various metrics such as number of defective products per day

Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standards

Monitor the use of equipment to safety and maintenance

Generate and submit reports to the quality manager

Select output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications etc.)

Alert operators using the quality visions on the defect that were detected during inspection

Adhere to EHS rules and any work-related processes

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma in Quality, Engineering field (mechanical, electrical, metallurgy.

IT literate (word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Level 1 Welding Inspector, Level 1 NDT (PT & UT) will be advantageous

Technical knowledge with 1 to 3 years' experience preferably in the railway industry, in quality, ideally in an international organization

Knowledge about welding

Quality assurance, quality management, Product inspection, manufacturing management, or a related field

Mathematical, technical and mechanical skills, knowledge of production, processing, electronics, computers; able to use analytic and scientific, database, and Excel spread sheet, use of measuring tools

Team spirit approach and good communication skills

Special Requirements

The job involves frequent mobility, with work in several depots, and at times on the train corridors.

To carry out technical support and maintenance on 24/7 shift & on-call basis (night, day, weekend).

Closing Date

28 June 2024

Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.

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