Quality Auditor 1st Shift

Responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet company quality standards and customer specifications.

• Perform all duties safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, applicable local, provincial/state, and federal regulations, and the Collective Agreement.
• Support team objectives by assisting with related tasks and responsibilities as required.
• Maintain awareness of and comply with Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Quality Management System (IATF 16949) requirements, understanding how individual responsibilities affect environmental performance and product quality.
• Demonstrate leadership through sound decision‑making, fairness, consistency, and positive motivation to promote employee engagement and performance.
• Ensure personnel performing work that affects product quality are competent through ongoing training, education, skills development, and relevant experience.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor to support changing operational requirements.

• Paint Line Color Lab
  • Inspect painted parts from the paint line and record defects in the quality system.
  • Obtain the daily paint schedule and compare color specifications using BYK color measurement equipment.
  • Remove one part from each production program for color evaluation, adhesion testing, and film build measurements for primer, basecoat, and clearcoat.
  • Perform visual color evaluations under daylight, Horizon, and Cool White Fluorescent (CWF) lighting conditions.
  • Inspect fascia assemblies for proper assembly and apply approval stamp when requirements are met.
  • Monitor, document, and report paint defects, scrap levels, and quality audit results.
  • Determine the disposition of painted products by issuing rework orders or placing product on hold for further evaluation.
• In-Process Inspection
  • Inspect containers and assemblies for proper assembly, including missing or incorrectly installed clips and paint quality.
  • Verify packaging meets company and customer requirements.
  • Monitor inspection points throughout production to confirm rejected products are nonconforming; notify the Assembly Supervisor when discrepancies are identified.
  • Conduct routine production patrols to ensure work instructions and quality procedures are being followed.
  • Audit injection molding machines and approve first‑off parts before they proceed to the next operation.
• Hard Gate Inspection
  • Perform 100% inspection of finished products to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
  • Record inspection results on tally sheets and enter data into the computer system.
  • Perform Safe Launch inspections during new product introductions as required.
  • Follow all Safe Launch procedures and work instructions to ensure product quality during launch activities.

Experience:

1-2 years experience in Quality.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES AS FOLLOWS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Good communication, visual and organizational skills
• Must have an understanding of quality concepts
• Attention to detail
• Ability to seek a team approach when necessary

Starting Pay Rate: $22.75/HR

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm

Reports To:

Quality Manager