Quality Technician – Metrology & Calibration

About the role

The Quality Technician will be responsible for calibrating, verifying and maintaining a wide range of gauges, measuring instruments and inspection equipment. You will ensure full traceability, accurate records and compliance with ISO standards while supporting continuous improvement in the laboratory.

Key responsibilities

• Calibrate, verify and maintain gauges, scales, setting pieces and other inspection tools according to approved procedures and recognised standards.
• Maintain complete traceability and accurate calibration records for all measuring equipment.
• Manage the calibration programme, reducing overdue gauges through effective tracking and monitoring.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T requirements.
• Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies and measurement‑uncertainty evaluations.
• Prepare inspection reports, calibration certificates and quality dossiers.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and ISO 9001:2015 quality management requirements.
• Train production and quality personnel on proper use, handling and verification of measuring equipment.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives for measuring methods, equipment and laboratory systems.

Required profile

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Mechatronics, Metallurgical or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in metrology, quality or precision manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards (advantageous).
• Strong problem‑solving, customer liaison and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently, shift work as required.

Required skills

• Calibration of gauges and measuring instruments.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R).
• Measurement‑uncertainty evaluation.
• Dimensional metrology.
• MS Office – Word and Excel.
• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund.
• Medical scheme and employee assistance program.
• Opportunities to work on major projects within the Weapons and Ammunition Division.
• Career development, training programmes and bursary schemes.
• On‑site subsidised canteen with varied dietary options.
• Innovative, dynamic work environment with international Rheinmetall activities.