Quality Technician

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Process Department Manager, the Quality Technician will be an advocate for change by collaborating with all levels within the organization. The Quality Technician is responsible for the day-to-day activities related to product quality and corrective/preventive action of non-conformances.

• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Inspect manufactured parts, components, incoming material, assemblies, and finished products for defects and specification compliance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances to verify product conformance.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, tape measures, and other inspection tools.
• Identify, document, label, and manage non-conforming materials, parts, and products through hold, quarantine, and final disposition.
• Create and post Quality Alerts and maintain required quality documentation, including Checklists, Inspection Records, Audit Reports, Work Instructions, and related records.
• Investigate and resolve internal and external non-conformances.
• Participate root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions to reduce repeat issues.
• Monitor open Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and follow up with team for timely completion.
• Initiate and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Create and maintain inspection practices, procedures, and control documents.
• Conduct regular quality and process audits to ensure product conformance.
• Ensure compliance with quality policies and procedures and develop new procedures as needed.
• Develop and maintain Continuous Improvement (CI) documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process and quality improvement, defect and rework reduction, while mentoring production personnel on Continuous Improvement and Quality initiatives.
• Collaborate across Production, Processing, Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve quality issues and support product improvement.
• Promote a quality-first culture by providing practical guidance and working closely with production teams.
• Maintain current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for controlled substances.
• Review and Error check order processing production documents before release to be Manufactured.

Qualifications:

• College diploma in an engineering, manufacturing or quality-related field
• 3-5 years technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional team building and conflict resolution abilities
• Experience in problem solving and lean manufacturing concepts
• Willingness to develop and learn new approaches, tools and techniques
• Strong mechanical aptitude, especially in sheet metal fabrication

Lambton Conveyor Limited is an equal opportunity employer. This position is an existing vacancy, created without AI-generative services and offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package relative to qualifications and experience. Lambton Conveyor Limited appreciates all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lambton Conveyor Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Accommodation is available as required under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In person