QC Inspector

Forum Energy Technologies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions company in Calgary is looking for a Quality Control Inspector to ensure that products meet the required standards. The role involves inspecting materials, documenting quality control activities, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, at least two years of QC experience, and be skilled in using measurement tools like calipers and micrometers. This position requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years of direct QC experience in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• High school diploma along with relevant post-secondary education.
• Any welding inspection or NDT training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products at various stages to ensure conformance with quality requirements.
• Document inspection activities in quality control inspection log.
• Prepare daily quality control reports for engineering and manufacturing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Use of measurement equipment

Team player

Follow safety procedures

Mechanical inclination

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Quality Control experience

Welding inspection training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Inspector plays a key role in inspecting incoming materials, in-process items, and completed products to verify they meet Variperm’s quality standards. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and includes the responsibility of upholding the Variperm quality management system protocols across the manufacturing floor. This position may involve various shifts and overtime hours depending on the scope of work. The schedules are tentative and may be subject to change.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Learn and become familiar with Variperm’s process‑specific general quality requirements and quality management system framework.
• Inspect products at various stages to ensure conformance with job order quality requirements, using measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, etc.
• Use specific job order documentation package as reference when performing quality control inspections on pertinent orders.
• Accurately and consistently document inspection activities and dispositions in quality control inspection log.
• Prepare daily quality control reports for use by engineering and manufacturing departments.
• Verify in‑process quality control activities are being performed as required by the specific job order documentation package and quality management system.
• Report any nonconforming items to the Material Review Board for disposition.
• Interface with multiple production shifts and departments, communicating quality issues to pertinent personnel.
• Participate in training and safety meetings as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge

• Able to follow best practices for performing inspections, including safety procedures.
• Mechanically inclined, ability to learn and understand manufacturing processes to help determine root cause of quality issues.
• Ability to skillfully use measurement equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge and practical experience with visual weld inspection and non‑destructive testing (NDT) methods, such as liquid penetrant inspection.
• Keen attention to detail, with strong aptitude to understand technical drawings.
• Team player with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to follow and understand both oral and written instructions in English.
• Grade 12 basic math skills.

Education

• Min 2 years of direct QC experience in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• Any welding inspection or NDT training or certification is an asset.
• Any internal auditor training or certification is an asset.
• High school diploma along with relevant post‑secondary education.

Experience

• Driven, reliable, and a strong sense of initiative to deliver results.
• Strong physical fitness and ability to stand and walk for extended periods to meet the demands of a hands‑on work environment.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 45 lbs., lift items weighing more than 45 lbs. with assistance from other workers, forklift and/or overhead hoist.
• Comfortable working pipe handling/oversized materials in tight spaces and outdoor environments.
• Ability to work with others in a fast‑paced environment to achieve job goals.
• Work under pressure while maintaining precision and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills (MS office including Excel and Outlook).

About FET

FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy‑producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever‑changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non‑discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.