Quality Technician

Job Summary

Completes initial part inspection and period part inspections for all manufacturing processes.

• College courses in quality-related discipline
• Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or equivalent preferred
• Strong communicator in English
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of technical specialties and process requirements
• Must be able to drive forklift

• Approve/verify first off/last off inspections and approve samples before full production run, through the use of variable and attribute gauging
• Assist in the monitoring and inspection of received, in-process, and finished products to ensure only quality parts are shipped to the customer
• Complete all required documentation including in-process inspection sheets, first off/last off tagging, non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Perform product validation after re-work process to ensure part conformity with the customer’s engineering specifications
• Perform/support dock audits as required
• Responsible to maintain the integrity and cleanliness of the quality gauges on the shop floor and quality lab
• Perform mechanical testing (adhesion, tensile, hardness, peel testing) as per requirements/validation plans
• Perform chemical testing (spot test, cure test, fluid test, salt test) as per requirements/validation plans
• Perform sorting/containment activities as required
• Perform part validation/testing (destructive or non-destructive) as required
• Participate and provide inputs to the continuous improvement program to enhance the quality of the products or processes
• Effectively communicate with operators and other quality personnel in order to meet and maintain quality standards
• Perform capability, gauge, R&R studies, quality experiments, and testing as required
• Oversee the management of the quarantine cage
• Abide by all company policies including, but not limited to the following: health and safety, quality and environmental systems, human resources policies, and Martinrea Employee Handbook
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards and legislation including Environmental Legislation, O. Reg 851 for Industrial Establishments, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (with emphasis on Section 28, (1) (a)-(d), (2) (a)-(c))

• 100% work indoor on the plant floor (PPE required)

• Decision Making:
  Part quality (OK to run), Priority with production interest
• Reports to the Quality Manager and indirectly to Quality Engineers
• Recommendations:
  Training and efficiencies

Job requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and use push/pull force up to 50 lbs or less. Specific vision abilities required: close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, company and plant rules, policies, and procedures
• Must use or wear personal protective equipment and certain clothing as required by the company

• Perform other duties as required. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview.