JOB DESCRIPTIONSHEET METAL QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR 1.

Job Title Quality Control Inspector – Sheet Metal 2.

Department Quality

Control / Quality Assurance 3.

Reports To Quality

Manager / QA-QC Manager 4. Job PurposeTo ensure that sheet metal products are manufactured according to approved drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards by performing inspection and controlling defects at incoming, in-process, and final stages. 5.

Key Responsibilities Incoming Material Inspection Inspect raw materials such as MS, SS, GI, aluminium, and other sheet metals. Verify material grade, thickness, size, quantity, and material certificates where applicable. Check materials for rust, dents, scratches, bends, and other visible defects.

In-Process Inspection Inspect components after laser cutting, shearing, punching, bending, welding, grinding, and other processes. Verify dimensions according to approved drawings. Check bend angle, bend position, hole diameter, pitch, flatness, and overall dimensions.

Monitor critical-to-quality dimensions during production. Identify and report process deviations immediately.

Final Inspection

Perform final dimensional and visual inspection before dispatch. Verify product quantity and identification. Check surface finish, weld quality, burrs, sharp edges, scratches, dents, distortion, and workmanship. Ensure products conform to customer specifications and approved drawings.

Quality Documentation

Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records. Maintain incoming, in-process, and final inspection records. Record non-conforming products and prepare rejection/rework reports. Maintain inspection instruments calibration records.



Support preparation of NCR, CAPA, and corrective-action records.

Measuring Instruments

Use and maintain measuring instruments such as: Vernier caliper Micrometer Height gauge Steel rule Measuring tape Bevel protractor Angle gauge Radius gauge Thread gauges Bore gauges, where applicable Ensure measuring instruments are within calibration validity. Non-Conformance Control Identify defective or non-conforming products. Segregate rejected/rework material to prevent unintended use.

Communicate quality problems to production and quality supervisors. Follow up on rework and verify the product after correction. 6.

Process Knowledge

RequiredLaser cutting CNC punching Sheet metal bending / press brake Shearing Welding Grinding and deburring Surface finishing Assembly Powder coating / painting, where applicable 7.

Quality

KnowledgeEngineering drawing reading GD&T; basics Dimensional inspection Visual inspection Sampling inspection 7 QC tools 5 Why analysis Root cause analysis Corrective and preventive action Control Plan Process FMEA basics Work instructions and inspection standards ISO 9001 quality-system requirements 8.

Safety

ResponsibilitiesFollow all company safety procedures. Use appropriate PPE during inspection activities.



Follow safe practices when handling sheet metal components. Report unsafe conditions and quality-related safety risks immediately. 9.

Required

SkillsAbility to read engineering drawings. Good knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes. Valuable measurement and inspection skills. Attention to detail. Basic computer knowledge, including MS Excel. Good communication and reporting skills. Ability to identify defects and support root-cause analysis. Ability to work with production and engineering teams. 10.

Qualification Minimum: ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred: Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience in sheet metal manufacturing and quality inspection. 11.

Experience Typical: 1–5 years of experience in sheet metal / fabrication / engineering manufacturing quality inspection. 12.

Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs)First Pass Yield (FPY) Internal rejection percentage Customer rejection / PPM Rework percentage Inspection completion rate Corrective-action closure time Calibration compliance On-time inspection report completion 13. AuthorityHold or segregate non-conforming products. Stop/alert production when critical quality issues are identified, according to company procedure.

Approve or reject products based on defined inspection criteria. Escalate recurring or critical quality problems to the Quality Manager. 14.

Working

ConditionsWork primarily on the manufacturing shop floor and inspection area. May require interaction with production, engineering, stores, and dispatch teams. Must follow PPE and workplace safety requirements at all times.

📌 Quality Control Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 BUMA TRIDENT
📍 Chennai