Quality Controller
Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Description
- Verify that all furniture and upholstery items meet company quality standards before dispatch.
- Check for structural integrity, finish quality, stitching accuracy, and overall aesthetics.
- Conduct inspections during key production stages (frame assembly, machining, sanding, finishing, foam-up, oiling, sewing, and upholstery).
- Identify defects early to prevent costly rework.
- Record all non-conformances with detailed descriptions and photographic evidence.
- Communicate findings promptly to relevant departments.
- Follow through on defects beyond the QC inspection area by investigating their origin (e.g., material issues, machining errors, sewing inconsistencies).
- Collaborate with production and management to implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Provide actionable feedback to reduce recurrence and improve process reliability.
- Ensure raw materials (wood, foam, leather, fabric, hardware) meet specifications before use.
- Check for proper storage and handling to maintain quality.
- Suggest process enhancements for better quality and efficiency.
- Support training initiatives for operators on quality standards and defect prevention.
Requirements
- Matric
- Previous experience in quality control inspection, preferably in upholstery, manufacturing or a related field.