Production - Inspector; Wallaceburg

Job Title: Inspector

Department: Operations – Production

Classification: In Line

Reports to: Production Supervisor/Manager

Plant: 1

Number of Vacancies: 1

Shift: Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm

The Inspector independently manages advanced part handling and inspection tasks, focusing on coating lines and ensuring comprehensive quality control with minimal supervision.

• Perform advanced production inspections and quality checks for painted parts, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Handle complex rework tasks precisely, resolving defects and ensuring corrective actions meet quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate and efficient workflow documentation, including production counts, quality records, and process tracking.
• Mentor and train less experienced general labourers, providing hands‑on guidance to improve skills, efficiency, and process adherence.
• Lead process‑optimization efforts, identifying areas for improvement in material handling, sequencing, and overall workflow efficiency.
• Verify and adjust part sequencing and spacing to maintain smooth production flow.
• Oversee and ensure packaging accuracy, verifying that final products meet quantity, labelling, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or general labour role (internal promotion or equivalent external experience).
• Advanced knowledge of finishing processes, including paint applications, inspections, and quality standards.
• Ability to perform advanced quality checks and ensure compliance with production specifications.
• Skilled in handling complex rework tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Strong documentation skills for tracking workflow, quality, and production metrics.
• Experience in mentoring or training less experienced team members preferred.

• Industrial environment with exposure to paint, solvents, and machinery noise.
• PPE compliance required (gloves, goggles, steel‑toed boots).

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative work setting.
• Opportunities for growth and internal advancement.

Select Finishing is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible work environment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the OHRC. If you require any accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential duties of the position, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful, dignified, and confidential manner.