Quality Technician - Metal

If you take pride in knowing a product is right before it leaves the building, this role is for you. We're looking for a Quality Inspector to be the final word on quality, from the first piece of raw steel through to the finished product. You'll work in a hands-on shop environment alongside Production, Engineering, Purchasing and Quality, and your work will directly protect customers and organizational reputation.

• Inspect raw materials, purchased parts, in-process work and finished goods against Engineering and customer drawings and specifications
• Run lab testing equipment to confirm products meet requirements
• Write up inspection reports and NCR/CAR documentation, on computer or on paper
• Keep our measuring instruments and gauges calibrated and our calibration system up to date
• Support Engineering with failure analysis, testing and prototype development
• Check the quality of work from our small custom structural fabrication team
• Follow established receiving inspection procedures for manufactured and purchased components
• Build strong working relationships with external labs, calibration services and sub-suppliers
• Take on other duties as needed

• 3+ years of quality assurance and detailed inspection experience in steel manufacturing
• A post-secondary diploma in Metallurgy or a related field is ideal, but not required
• Confidence reading engineering drawings, specifications and standards
• Solid knowledge of materials, especially steel
• Experience with measuring instruments and gauges, and a working understanding of calibration systems
• Working knowledge of heat treating, machining and assembly, and familiarity with special processes such as, painting and coatings
• An understanding of Quality Management System principles under ISO 9001:2008
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn lab testing and metallographic equipment for production, design and prototype testing
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• The self-motivation to work independently with minimal supervision

A standard shop-floor quality department that is climate controlled, with the usual safety considerations that come with it. Shifts rotate based on operational needs and may change:

• Day shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Afternoon shift: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm
• Split shift (on rotation): 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
• Compensation starting between 25 - 27/hr
• Industry leading Pension!
• work with a growing team

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network's clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager's judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.