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metal product quality control inspector

Metal product quality control inspectors perform preventive and operational quality control on the metal products.

Description

Metal product quality control inspectors perform preventive and operational quality control on the metal products. They examine the materials at various stages to make sure it conforms to the desired standard, test the products, and send them back for repair if necessary.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards manufacturing processes types of metal database quality standards quality assurance methodologies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

technical drawings cutting technologies metal smoothing technologies statistical process control ferrous metal processing metal coating technologies plastic welding types of metal manufacturing processes welding techniques metal forming technologies engraving technologies forging processes non-ferrous metal processing metal joining technologies electron beam welding processes

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run perform metal inert gas welding conduct chemical testing on basic metals manage emergency procedures perform welding inspection recognise signs of corrosion operate welding equipment supervise staff ensure fulfilment of legal requirements ensure finished product meet requirements weld mining machinery consult technical resources record production data for quality control ensure correct gas pressure liaise with quality assurance report defective manufacturing materials write work-related reports recommend product improvements create solutions to problems perform tungsten inert gas welding check quality of products on the production line speak different languages give instructions to staff evaluate employees work report well results keep records of work progress maintain records of maintenance interventions perform metal active gas welding write records for repairs record test data draw design sketches ensure compliance with environmental legislation liaise with managers adhere to organisational guidelines analyse test data monitor automated machines identify hazards in the workplace

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)