Quality Inspector - Windsor, NS

Our client is an established and modern machine shop that has been serving clients since 1987. They specialize in providing high-precision CNC machining, manual machining, CNC water jet cutting, and full fabrication services, including certified welding, bending, and shearing. Additionally, they offer value-added services such as assembly, in-house testing, and a variety of finishing processes. Their expertise spans multiple industries, including industrial, defense, commercial, and marine sectors, making them a reliable one-stop solution for custom manufacturing needs.

Our client is currently looking for a Quality Inspector to ensure precision and compliance in their manufacturing processes in Windsor, NS.

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Responsibilities:

- Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections according to inspection plans and work instructions.
- Measure parts using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and optical comparators.
- Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), vision systems, and other automated inspection equipment; interpret and document results.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T;), tolerance stacks, and surface finish requirements.
- Perform first-article inspections and complete required documentation such as PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) or FAIR (First Article Inspection Report).
- Record inspection data in reports, logs, and the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Apply sampling plans (e.g., AQL, MIL-STD-105, or internal plans)



and conduct routine dimensional and functional checks.
- Identify, document, and quarantine non-conforming materials; raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate resolutions with production and engineering teams.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA or 8D) for defects identified on the shop floor.
- Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) data at workstations and escalate trends that could lead to defects before they occur.

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Qualifications:

- 2+ years of experience in quality control or inspection within a Canadian manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in using precision measurement instruments and inspection methods.
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T;).
- Experience documenting inspection results and managing non-conformance processes.
- Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Sufficient visual acuity for close inspection work (corrective lenses are acceptable).
- Certification as an ASQ Quality Inspector (CQI) or Quality Technician (CQT) an asset.
- Trade certification, such as a Red Seal endorsement in a relevant trade or provincial certificatio preferred.
- Familiarity with standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485 an asset.

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What We Offer:

- Competitive hourly wage ranging from $25 to $38 per hour.
- Comprehensive medical perks package.
- RRSP matching program to support long-term financial growth.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Control Inspector (Windsor)
🏢 Human Capital Department
📍 Windsor