Quality Inspector

  • New Hamburg
  • Ontario Drive E Gear Limited

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Interpret basic CAD models and drawings to develop new CMM programs for existing production and prelaunch parts.
  • Create and maintain operator work instructions for the use of various pieces of inspection equipment.
  • Assist Production with first piece and in-process inspection of production parts for dimensional accuracy and suspend activities if quality issues should arise.
  • Assist Quality, Engineering & Production in solving product quality problems; determine deviations from specification and report findings.
  • Audit incoming and outgoing production batches for compliance to specifications and approve release of product to production.
  • Generate first article dimensional layouts using both manual (height gauge, micrometer, indicator, optical comparator) and automatic inspection equipment (CMM (Mitutoyo Crysta), Analytical Gear Checker, Form Tracer, Roundness Tester, Shaft Scope).
  • As required, perform gauge capabilities studies and other statistical analysis.
  • Ensure inspection equipment, fixtures, tooling are calibrated, records maintained and initiate repair procedures when corrections are required.
  • Provide support and assistance to Quality Engineering with the development of prototype/prelaunch programs.

Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience and practical knowledge in metrology.
  • Minimum 2 years’ practical experience operating and programming CMM machines.
  • Proficient with Mitutoyo CMM software and equipment.
  • Fully competent in the use of tools and gauges to inspected machined parts and components.
  • Proficient in blueprint reading and interpretation including GD&T and other technical specifications.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (Excel).
  • Gear knowledge and/or experience is preferred.

Other Job Requirements :

  • Must demonstrate strong communication skills with all levels of management.
  • Strong organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills, and professional interpersonal skills.
  • Great with time management, extremely organized
  • Need strong computer skills.
  • Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Physical Requirements : Office environment. Limited physical demands. Physical activities of the job include:

  • Sitting
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Walking
  • Reaching
  • Occasionally, may need to lift heavy parts (~50 lbs.)

Job Types : Permanent, Full-time

Salary : $23.00-$24.50 per hour

Benefits :

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • New Hamburg, ON N3A 2J1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education :

  • Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person