Jobs Close to Home - Quality Control

Our company is a well-equipped modern machine shop that was incorporated in 1987, and has grown from an initial 3 people to now having over 30 employees. We are located within a 24,000 square foot facility in the region of Windsor West Hants, NS, easily accessible from the Hwy 101.

We provide CNC machining, manual machining, and CNC water jet cutting services, as well as full fabrication capabilities including CWB W47.1 certified welding, bending, and shearing. We also offer other value-added services such as assembly and in-house testing, and a wide range of out-of-house finishing processes. We provide service to a wide range of markets including industrial, defense, commercial, and marine, and are a one-stop turnkey solution for many of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection per inspection plans and work instructions
Measure parts with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and optical comparators
Operate CMM, vision systems, and other automated inspection equipment; interpret and record results
Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T callouts, tolerance stacks, and surface finish requirements
Conduct first-article inspections and complete PPAP / FAIR documentation as required
Record inspection data in inspection reports, logs, and the QMS / ERP system
Apply sampling plans ([AQL / MIL-STD-105 / internal plan]) and run routine dimensional and functional checks
Identify, document, and quarantine non-conforming material; raise NCRs and drive disposition with production and engineering
Support root-cause work and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA / 8D) on floor-level defects
Monitor SPC data at the workstation and escalate capability trends before scrap is generated
Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment; keep calibration records current
Coach operators on inspection criteria, gauging technique, and self-check procedures
Comply with all plant safety and PPE requirements

Requirements

2+ years of quality control or inspection experience in a Canadian manufacturing environment
Strong reading of technical drawings and specifications
Proficient with precision measurement instruments and inspection methods
Working knowledge of GD&T
Experience with inspection records and non-conformance processes
Comfortable on the shop floor and making accept/reject calls with production staff
Detail-oriented and reliable under production schedule pressure

Assets

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Trade certification — Red Seal endorsement in a relevant trade, or provincial certification
Diploma or degree in quality, manufacturing, or engineering technology (e.g., mechanical engineering technology)
CMM programming experience (PC-DMIS, Calypso, Mitutoyo MCOSMOS)
Familiarity with CSA / SCC-accredited standards — [ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF 16949 / ISO 13485]
Experience with Six Sigma / Lean / 8D / 5 Whys / FMEA / SPC software

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods on a concrete production floor
Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs occasionally
Visual acuity sufficient for close inspection work (corrective lenses acceptable)
Comfortable around machinery, coolant, noise, and temperature variation (hearing and eye protection provided)

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate plus, $25-$30/hr based on experience
Complete medical benefits
RRSP matching program