QAQC Inspector

QA/QC Inspector (Aftermarket Technical Services)

About Us

With our global headquarters in Wadgassen, Germany, and operations worldwide—including Perth and Port Hedland—KOCH Solutions brings over 80 years of experience in the planning, design, manufacture, supply, and maintenance of materials handling systems.

Since September 2023, KOCH Solutions has united several leading industry brands under one global umbrella. Through the acquisition of key intellectual property and order backlog from legacy FLSmidth, Sandvik, and thyssenkrupp Mining Technologies portfolios, we deliver industry-leading solutions across stackers, reclaimers, ship loaders, car dumpers, train loading stations, conveyors, and balance machines—bringing together more than 200 years of collective expertise.

Due to continued growth within our Aftermarket Technical Services division, we are seeking an experienced QA/QC Inspector to join our Australian team.

Previous applicants need not re-apply

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The Role

As a QA/QC Inspector within the Aftermarket Technical Services team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and integrity of fabrication, welding, and refurbishment works across our installed equipment base.

This position has a strong emphasis on:

• Fabrication inspections

• Welding inspections and compliance

• Repair and modification works

• Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs) and quality documentation control

You will work across both workshop and site environments, supporting shutdowns, upgrades, rebuilds, and major component repairs on heavy materials handling equipment, including balance machines.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed QA/QC inspections of fabrication, welding, repair, and modification works

• Perform welding inspections in accordance with AS 1554 and relevant Australian and international standards

• Verify weld procedures, welder qualifications, and consumable control

• Monitor and inspect structural repairs, platework, mechanical components, and heavy fabrication

• Prepare, review, and compile Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs)

• Develop and review ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), quality plans, and procedures

• Ensure full traceability of materials, welding consumables, and repair documentation

• Review material certificates and manage documentation packages

• Raise and manage NCRs, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

• Participate in FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities where required

• Support coating inspections (NACE or equivalent highly desirable)

• Provide practical, workshop-based and site-based quality oversight in dynamic shutdown environments

• Work closely with engineering, site service, and project teams to ensure quality and compliance outcomes

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About You

• Proven experience as a QA/QC Inspector in mining, heavy engineering, or materials handling

• Strong background in heavy fabrication and welding inspection (essential)

• Demonstrated experience managing and compiling MDRs

• Sound knowledge of AS 1554 and applicable structural and welding standards

• Experience with repair methodologies, structural modifications, and shutdown works

• Practical hands-on workshop and site inspection experience

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld maps, and technical specifications

• Experience with large materials handling equipment (stackers, reclaimers, conveyors, balance machines) highly regarded

• NACE or coating inspection qualifications (desirable)

• Strong documentation and reporting capability

• Proactive, detail-focused, and solutions-oriented mindset

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Eligibility

Please note:

• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

• Only candidates with full and unrestricted Australian working rights will be considered.

• Previous applicants need not apply.

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Why Join KOCH Solutions?

• Be part of a growing Aftermarket Technical Services team

• Work on complex, high-value heavy mechanical assets

• Strong focus on engineering excellence and quality

• Exposure to world-class materials handling systems

• Long-term career development supported by global expertise and project diversity