Machinist/QA Inspector

NPAworldwide; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Kingston, Ontario is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to ensure all machined and fabricated parts meet drawings, processes, and customer specifications.

You will inspect, monitor, and document quality, maintain calibration of measuring instruments, and support the ISO 9001 program while liaising with customers and vendors. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a machine/fabrication shop or engineering department of a manufacturer with heavy machining capabilities.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings accurately.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined and fabricated jobs for conformance to drawings, processes and customer specifications.
• Monitor in-process jobs to prevent non-conformance issues.
• Inspect items from sub-contracted processes before release to customer or next process.
• Prepare and maintain quality documents such as certificates of compliance or dimensional reports.
• Maintain calibration system for measuring instruments.
• Assist and troubleshoot production issues related to drawings, processes, and measurement techniques.
• Promote safety, efficiency and quality in the work environment.
• Identify irregularities and non-conformances and manage reports.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Measurement interpretation

Quality control

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring equipment

Job description

Job Description

This posting is for an existing opening.

• Inspect all machined and fabricated jobs to ensure compliance with drawing, process and customer specifications


• Monitor in-process jobs throughout the shop to prevent non-conformance issues


• Inspect items received from a sub-contracted process prior to the release to customer or to the next process in order to ensure compliance with drawing, process and customer specifications


• Prepare and maintain quality documents such as but not limited to certificates of compliance or dimensional reports as per customer requirements


• Maintain a calibration system for all company owned and employee owned measuring instruments


• Assist and troubleshoot employee production issues relating to drawing and process interpretation and proper measurement techniques


• Promote high expectations, efficiency and safety in the work environment


• Operating measuring equipment according to established procedures


• Identify irregularities in parts and non-conformance to quality standards


• Prepare and manage non-conformance reports as per written quality policies and procedures


• Assist in the investigation and resolution of non-conformance issues


• Assist in the creation, implementation and monitoring of ISO 9001 policies and procedures


• Liaise with customers and vendors regarding quality issues


• Be prepared to report to President at any time on the current status of the project under your control and communicate critical information to coworkers


• Assist with training of new and existing employees on proper usage of measuring equipment and ISO Quality Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in a machine and fabrication shop environment or engineering department of a manufacturer with heavy machining capabilities. Interpret blue print drawings and accurately read various measuring tools. Understanding of machinery and equipment and material tolerances. Solid understanding of quality control and working to quality standards.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Location: Kingston, Ontario

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: CA$ 80000

Salary Max: CA$ 90000

Currency Type: CAD