Position Overview

Caltrax is a Calgary-based leading full-service railcar repair provider, with a facility strategically located in Calgary, AB. At this location we offer comprehensive railcar repair services encompassing interior lining inspections, cleaning, and mechanical repairs. Currently, we are seeking an experienced Quality Control - Lead to oversee and manage operations in our QC department (Calgary).

Responsibilities

· Implement regular inspections and testing: Manage the QC team to efficiently conduct routine checks at various stages of (Inbound, In-Process, Outbound) production to identify defects and deviations from quality standards.

· Delegate in-process QC inspections to support operations. Ensure inspectors are verifying both physical work and accompanying documentation is complete, accurate, and meets production goals.

· Liaise with the Production Manager and Schedular to ensure the QC team are prioritizing inspections based on car flow objectives.

· Provide ongoing training to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain high-quality standards (multi-department). Provide training to QC personnel on inspection, QA policies & procedures, customer requirements, regulations and related topics.

· Ensure compliance to each car's shopping requirements, AAR regulations (AAR Field manual & C3 Manual), Customer requirements, and Caltrax’s quality management policies and procedures.

· Assess, report, and provide feedback to Management on work status, accuracy and effective use of quality system.

· Assign Inspectors to follow-up on deficiencies or problems.

· Maintain KPI’s (deficiency list, weekly production targets)



that provide accurate tracking of the quality programs; regularly reviewing the status of these programs and communicating across departments.

· Encourage a culture that values ongoing learning and improvement and proactively empowers employees to identify and address quality concerns.

· Liaise with the QA Manager to identify breakdowns in process which have the potential to lead to system failures and goal achievement; assist in resolution of failures.

· Liaise with the QA Manager to track and document all production deficiencies and identify areas of waste.

· Participate with internal audits, external AAR/FRA audits, and customer audits.

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Knowledge of railcar cleaning, qualification, and repair processes including cleaning procedures, valve maintenance, paint and coating, mechanical repairs, and inspection.
- Knowledge of Railcar RX, Umler, Customer Portals, Rail Inc programs.
- Knowledge of AAR (Field Manual & C3 Manual), FRA, and TC regulations.
- Knowledge of SMAW, FCAW, GMAW welding and cutting processes.
- Knowledge of NDT (BLT, VT, RVI, PT, MT, UTT).
- Knowledge of JIC and rail damage endorsements.
- Previous supervisory experience would be an asset.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite of software.
- Valid driver’s license.

Work Environment

- Work with heavy equipment.
- Work from heights and in confined spaces.
- Climb, squat, bend, twist, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds or more to accomplish work tasks.
- Use of respirator as required.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Travel from time-time.

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Pay: $32.32-$38.98 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Perks:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Control Lead (Calgary)
🏢 Caltrax
📍 Calgary