QC Incoming Inspector I-III

ESS Metron • Quinte West, ON

11d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing incoming inspections for parts and equipment, ensuring they meet quality standards through visual, functional, and dimensional testing. Responsibilities include documenting deficiencies, creating nonconformance reports, and escalating issues to QA management. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and may involve supporting different inspection levels based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience utilizing Excel, Word, and Quality Management software to document quality readings and issues.
• Able to upload and retrieve appropriate documents from shared drives and other storage retention locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read and understand quality standards, SOPs, and measurements.
• Able to read manufacturer diagrams and specifications.
• Basic understanding of multimeter functions and mechanical inspection requirements according to internal QA standards.
• Some undergraduate coursework completed in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, tooling, and programs.
• Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and supporting systems and equipment.
• Strictly adhere to all site safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots).
• Proactively identify, report, and mitigate potential workplace hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety training.
• Keep all work areas clean and free of obstructions to prevent workplace accidents.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience measuring electrical components in a manufacturing capacity or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in measuring electrical components in a manufacturing capacity or related field preferred.
• 4–8 years of experience in measuring electrical components in a manufacturing capacity or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in a safe manner and promote a "Safety First" mentality across the team.
• Manage all incoming inspections for parts and equipment, including visual and functional testing.
• Perform quality checks on all incoming received parts and document any deficiencies, damage, or concerns.
• Perform electrical and mechanical functional tests on all received parts to confirm that no damage was sustained during shipping and record results on appropriate reports.
• Coordinate with the receiving team to ensure proper labeling is documented on packaging, verifying that received parts meet Quality Standards.
• Perform basic dimensional inspections on parts using micrometers, calipers, feeler gauges, etc. to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Create nonconformance reports for parts that do not meet product specifications.
• Inform appropriate management and production team members of rejected parts.
• Escalate and report all non-compliances identified across inspection points to QA management in a timely manner.
• Begin to learn the in-line production checklist procedures for product lines of the business.
• Responsible for managing all quality pass and fail decision points for in-process and finished products, including fabricated material and assemblies.
• Perform verification of assembled parts by conducting torque checks and other industry or customer-specific measurements to ensure they meet standard.
• Perform visual inspections of assembled products or subassemblies to identify any potential assembly defects.
• Complete first article logs and properly save them to the Quality tracking system.
• Assigned as needed for essential duties of QC Inspection Technician I to support business priorities.
• Assigned as needed for essential duties of QC Inspection Technician I & II to support business priorities.
• Support management with day-to-day QA schedules to align inspection team tasks with master production schedules and priority jobs.
• Perform routine and ad-hoc assessments of current and newly implemented inspection processes and data points across all inspection areas to confirm viability and compliance.
• Identify and propose improvements for operational gaps based on available data and/or involve management to further investigate questionable or unknown deficiencies including inventory, fabrication, assembly, logistics, and engineering among other business functions.
• Serve as the first line escalation point for all inspection non-compliance cases to evaluate with Operational Excellence Management for devising corrective action.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) retirement plan: Includes a generous company match.
• Comprehensive health coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including HSA & FSA options.
• Work-life balance: Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Company-provided life & AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Wellness & lifestyle perks: WellHub (fitness & wellness), Cleo (family support), Bright Horizons (childcare & education), and My Benefits Work (discounts & services).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED