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About us

Founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous improvement and extraordinary customer service, we at Pursuit Aerospace pride ourselves on competitive cost structures, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry-leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers.

Summary of the role

We are seeking a First Piece Inspector for our Montreal, CA location. The inspector will be responsible for the inspection and approval of the first off-machined parts prior to starting the production.

At Pursuit Aerospace, a leading contract manufacturer of high-quality, precision-machined and fabricated aerospace parts, we need individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace challenges, and are dedicated to building strong customer relationships. If you have a can-do attitude and are a solutions-focused professional ready to make a positive impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Location: Montreal (Pointe-Claire), Quebec. This role is entirely onsite. Compensation is based on relevant experience and demonstrated level of skill set.

Responsibilities

- Visually inspect first parts—approval of all initial parts machined by operators/machinists;
- Perform final inspection of complex parts;
- Use precise measuring instruments (e.g., Vernier and micrometer) and ensure all dimensions meet the requirements of the operation sheets and/or engineering drawings;




- Create Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs using Zeiss Calypso or Mitutoyo Geopack software;
- Operate and program the CMM: open, edit, and run the CMM program;
- Ensure that all quality registers (MPS, final inspection report, and NCR when required) are completed and signed;
- Detailed dimensional inspection of the first part produced on the machine to ensure 100% compliance with the requirements,
- Analyze and understand the causes of non-conformities;
- Complete Non-conformance Report (NCR) forms when discrepancies or deviations from specifications are identified;
- Ensure that inspection tools and work stations are properly maintained.

Required Qualifications:

- College degree in mechanical engineering
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English
- Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and sketches
- Must be authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience using CMM Mitutoyo and/or CMM Zeiss
- Exposure to aerospace or tight-tolerance manufacturing environments

Working Conditions

- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and cut-resistant gloves.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

📌 First Piece Inspector (Pointe-Claire)
🏢 Pursuit Aerospace
📍 Pointe-Claire