Quality Inspector; Cwb​/Aws Certified

Position: QUALITY INSPECTOR (CWB/AWS Certified)
GODERICH MANUFACTURING PLANT - IN PERSON/ON-SITE - EXISTING VACANCY   JOB OVERVIEW
The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all steel structural fabrication and welding activities comply with applicable codes and standards, including CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) and AWS (American Welding Society) requirements. This role supports production by performing inspections; documentation, and quality control activities to ensure products meet customer and regulatory specifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Inspection (Primary Function)
Ensure calibration of inspection tools and equipment
Inspect raw materials and verify material certifications (MTRs)
Read and interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, welding symbols and specifications
Verify compliance with CWB W47.1 and/or AWS welding codes and company quality standards
Monitor fabrication processes including cutting, forming/drilling, rolling, fitting, tacking, welding and coating to confirm adherence to engineer drawings.
Conduct visual weld inspections and ensure weld quality meets acceptable criteria.
Perform in-process and final inspections of structural steel components, weldments, and assemblies
Ensure proper documentation of inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCR’s), and corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) and external audit requirements
Support customer inspections and third-party audits when required.
Hands-On Floor Presence
Conduct inspection/audits of incoming material for acceptance into inventory reviewing MTR’s and conducting physical part inspections.
Conduct first off/last off and routine weld inspections on in-process and finished product.
Work with production to review and assess manufacturing processes for adherence to established policies and procedures. Make recommendations for improvement.
Safety & Compliance
Enforce all safety policies:
Conduct regular quality & safety checks
Productivity & KPI Ownership
Inspections completed per shift/day (in-process & final)
Turnaround time for inspection reports
NCR processing time (identify – document – close)
Non-conformance rate (%)
Rework/repair rate (%)
First-pass acceptance rate
Downtime waiting on inspection vs. production time
Problem Solving & Escalation
Conduct staff training on recurring defects
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality outcomes (root cause analysis)
Support production throughput without bottlenecks
Reduction of rework costs
Improvement of first-time quality
Act as the first point of escalation for:
Raw material concerns
Quality questions or concerns
Root cause analysis
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Experience
3-7 years’ experience in steel fabrication or manufacturing

Experience with structural steel for bridges, buildings, or industrial projects an asset.
Hands-on experience with steel structures such as beams, columns, trusses and heavy assemblies.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of  CWB  standards (47.1) - Certified Weld Supervisor or Certified Quality Inspector Level 1 required.
Certified  AWS  Weld Inspector – preferred or willing to obtain
Proficiency using measuring tools (calipers, gauges, weld inspection tools)
Ability to interpret weld procedures and fabrication drawings and tolerances
Familiarity with NDT methods and inspection procedures
Working knowledge of  ISO 9001  quality systems is an asset.
Working knowledge of manufacturing  ERP  systems is an asset
Valid  Class “G”  drivers license to enable travel between locations as required is an asset.
Soft Skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Highly practical and action-oriented
WORKING CONDITIONS
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