QA Tester

Prysmian; Johnstown; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in cable systems is seeking a QA Tester to support its Quality Assurance team. The role involves conducting audits, inspecting materials, and testing products to ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and experience in quality assurance or manufacturing. This position offers competitive compensation at $24.50 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

2 weeks’ vacation

Pension plan with company matching

Health and Dental benefits paid by Employer

Annual fitness allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance, testing, or manufacturing is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line audits and calibrations.
• Investigate quality incidents.
• Perform incoming material inspections.
• Conduct destructive and non-destructive testing.
• Coach operators on quality standards.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork ability

Physically fit

Job description

Overview

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Work Location: Prescott, Ontario.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour continental shifts (days).
• Training schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. After training, the position transitions to the continental shift schedule.

Benefits

• 2 weeks’ vacation to start.
• Pension plan with Company matching up to 8%.
• Health and Dental benefits paid by Employer.
• Annual fitness allowance.

Position Summary

The QA Tester supports the Quality Assurance team by ensuring products meet company and industry standards through inspections, audits, and testing. This role involves performing line audits, calibrations, CTR reviews, investigating quality incidents, and making product acceptance decisions. The QA Tester will also coach operators on quality practices, manage product release, inspect incoming materials, and perform both destructive and non-destructive lab testing, including cable testing on one of the six tester positions when required.

Salary: $24.50/hour.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line audits, calibrations, CTR reviews, and control plan checks.
• Investigate quality incidents and support corrective actions.
• Make informed decisions on product acceptance and manage product release.
• Perform incoming material inspections and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Carry out multiple lab tests, including destructive and non-destructive testing.
• Perform cable testing in designated tester positions as needed.
• Coach and support operators in maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, and test results.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot inconsistencies and defects.
• Physically fit and able to perform demanding tasks (standing for long periods, lifting, bending, cutting, pushing, and pulling).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Previous experience in quality assurance, testing, or manufacturing is an asset.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DEI policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DEI Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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