Quality Assurance Inspector

Perform inspections / quality orders, checks, tests, and sampling procedures of materials, parts and components prior to release for sale.

• Perform inspection of purchased components and or subassemblies according to Company work instructions using standard physical, mechanical and / or destructive test measurements.
• Accurately document results of inspections and testing, and maintain all controlled document files and test records, in a timely and accurate manner using Microsoft D365
• Perform physical quantity adjustments as required, including routine audits or to resolve a problem
• Use a variety of material-handling equipment to retrieve and restock products returned for QA inspections
• Re-work or reject finished products and / or components as required
• Identify possible areas for continual improvement on any tests being performed and / or test methods being utilized, bringing any oversights and / or suggestions for improvement to the attention of the QA Manager
• Monitor critical equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and calibration
• Assist in the supervision of any additional in-house and or temporary staff being used to test or repair any products to ensure work is done safely and completed to the required expectations
• Handle warranty returns documentation and preparation of warranty return data to identify problem areas
• Work closely with the QA Manager and / or team members to establish and execute a corrective action plan for defective products

• Assist in creating and maintaining work instructions for the QA Department, focusing on day-to-day efficiencies to promote continuous improvement
• Participate in the construction and/or revision of work instructions for the inspection function
• Some heavy lifting is required

• High School with some technical experience

• Forklift Certification - counterbalance and reach truck if required
• Previous quality assurance / control experience an asset
• Product Knowledge and mechanical aptitude
• Intermediate spreadsheet and numerical analysis skills
• Working knowledge of measurement instruments

• Interpersonal Skills – Effectively communicating, building rapport and relating well to all kinds of people
• Goal Orientation – Energetically focusing on efforts to meet a goal mission or objective
• Flexibility – Agility in adapting to change
• Problem Solving – Anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing and resolving problems
• Planning/Organizing – Utilizing logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives.

Must have WHTI - compliant documentation to travel into Canada

Physical Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Effort:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Visual Acuity:
  Good vision is necessary for detailed work on computer screens, reading documents and using measurement tools.
• Fine motor skills and repetitive movements:
  Frequent use of hands and precision required in handling small components, tools and other supplies.
• Strength and Stamina:
  Physical strength and stamina required to handle physically demanding movements like pushing, pulling, bending down and lifting of packages. Lifting 60lb. boxes may be required occasionally.
• Sitting:
  Some sedentary work while completing documentation, etc.
• Walking and standing:
  Requires standing or walking for a long period of time.

Sensory Attention:
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical skills and the ability to coordinate hand and eyes rapidly and accurately in using equipment. (100%)

Safety Protocol:
Requires wearing steel-toed shoes or boots when working in production or warehouse areas.

Boshart Industries has deemed this position as safety sensitive; if not performed in a safe manner, can cause direct and significant damage to property, and/or injury to the employee, others around them, the public and/or the immediate environment.

This job description does not imply that these requirements are the exclusive requirements of this position.
This position requires performance of additional related duties as needed.