Quality Control Inspector

16 hours ago

Corio VIC, Australia Thornton Engineering Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Company Description

Thornton Engineering is a family-owned company established in 1975, specialising in the design and fabrication of high-quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia.

We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment for our highly skilled and passionate team to deliver exceptional results. We are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential through continuous learning and creativity. Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey to produce a diverse range of steel products.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our growing team.

The key objective of this role is to ensure dimensional accuracy and compliance of steel components prior to welding and post, based on technical specifications and strong workshop drawing interpretation. You will play a critical role in ensuring fabrication quality by identifying non-conformances early in the process and supporting a culture of precision and continuous improvement.

This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to interpret complex drawings, and great communication skills to work alongside supervisors, fabricators, and welders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct dimensional inspections of steel components prior to welding and post
  • Interpret workshop drawings and fabrication standards to assess compliance
  • Identify, report and support rectification of non-conformances
  • Collaborate with fabrication and welding teams to uphold quality expectations
  • Assist in maintaining and improving fabrication quality systems
  • Support a proactive quality culture through early detection and prevention

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience:

  • Proven experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment, or quality system roles
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering/workshop drawings
  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspections
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Prior QA/QC experience in steel fabrication or related field (preferred)

Understanding of pre-weld processes and inspection protocols

Additional Information

At Thornton Engineering, we value our employees and provide a supportive and collaborative work environment. As a Quality Inspector, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects and play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across our operations.

We offer competitive salaries, full-time stability, and strong pathways for professional development.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in our quality assurance processes. It's ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, values structure and accuracy, and wants to shape the role into something exceptional.

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