Quality Control Inspector - Windings

About the role

ACTOM Power Transformers in Pretoria is hiring a Quality Control Inspector for its Quality Department. The inspector inspects and verifies transformer winding components and processes so they meet engineering drawings, technical specifications, quality standards and manufacturing procedures. The role covers in-process and final inspections, identification of defects and non-conformances, maintenance of inspection records and close cooperation with production teams. It reports directly to the Quality Control Team Leader.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct incoming, in-process and final quality inspections of transformer winding components and assemblies
• Check winding dimensions, conductor positioning, insulation application, clearances and other critical characteristics against approved drawings and specifications
• Verify that materials and components used in winding production meet quality standards
• Ensure compliance with approved work instructions, inspection plans, quality procedures and manufacturing standards
• Identify, record and report defects, deviations and non-conformances; place non-conforming items on hold and segregate them
• Maintain inspection reports, checklists, quality records and non-conformance documentation
• Liaise with production personnel and the Quality Control Team Leader to resolve quality issues
• Monitor recurring defects, support root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions
• Verify that inspection points are completed before components move to the next stage, and ensure measuring instruments are calibrated
• Support internal and external quality audits and promote quality awareness in the winding area
• Maintain good housekeeping and comply with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
• A qualification or certificate in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Engineering or a related technical field is advantageous
• Previous quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required or advantageous depending on technical background
• Experience in transformer manufacturing, electrical equipment, winding processes or insulation systems is added advantage
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with production and quality teams

Required skills

• Interpretation of engineering drawings, technical specifications and inspection procedures
• Understanding of quality control principles, non-conformance reporting and corrective action processes
• Familiarity with measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometres, go/no-go gauges and column gauges
• Attention to detail and ability to identify defects and deviations