Quality Assurance Inspector

Argus-Machine-Co-Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

RRSP matching program

Paid vacation time

Company events

Job summary

Argus-Machine-Co-Ltd is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to conduct compliance and inspection processes for all products received and manufactured at Argus. You will interpret ordering information, inspect parts with precision gauges, review drawings, and ensure documentation is complete and shipment-ready.

The role requires 3+ years in QA, a High School Diploma, and vision testing per ASNT SNT-TC-1A. You will work with measuring instruments, optical comparators, and Dynamics AX in a busy

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Quality assurance/ control role preferred.
• ASNT vision requirements and calibrated instruments knowledge.
• Familiarity with shop drawings, flags for nonconformance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret production order information and part descriptions.
• Inspect CNC and manual parts using gauges and instruments.
• Prepare inspection sheets and ensure up-to-date documentation.
• Review drawings and stamping requirements for current revisions.
• Audit final documentation for shipment readiness.
• Provide peer training to new department staff.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Lean Manufacturing

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

ASNT SNT-TC-1A vision exam

Tools

Measuring instruments

Optical comparator

Dynamics AX

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Since 1958, Argus has grown from a small local business into a global provider of pigging, threading, and manufacturing solutions.

Today, Argus operates two fully equipped manufacturing facilities, supported by certified processes and decades of field experience. We deliver high-quality pigging valves and threading services to diverse industries worldwide—driven by reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture.

Our mission is to support a greener future by helping reduce environmental impact and emissions across the industries we serve. As an employee-owned company, Argus offers rewarding career opportunities in Edmonton and Nisku, Alberta, where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and innovate.

About the Opportunity

R eporting to the Quality Control Manager, t he Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for conducting compliance and inspection processes for all products received and manufactured at Argus.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret production order information, including material grade, size, thread description, and part description.
• Understand the sequence of operations for a production order.
• Support Machinists with the setup of premium gauges to the required specifications and standards for manufacturing, proficiently and accurately.
• Review documents, drawing numbers, and revisions, material requirements, and stamping requirements, ensuring the current version is being referenced.
• Read and interpret drawings, including understanding stamping/ stenciling information from drawings.
• Use measuring instruments and gauges to ensure product quality standards are being met.
• Perform efficient receiving inspection, first-off, in-process, and last-off inspections of CNC and manually manufactured parts.
• Maintain and file clean and fully completed inspection sheets for Argus and customer products.
• Verify that the calibration of instruments and gauges used is up to date.
• Undertake inspections and complete inspection reports for special processes, including swaging, stress relief, abrasive blasting, phosphating, and torquing.
• Phosphate tank testing.
• Responsible for final inspection, including verification that all required processes and all final documentation are completed and ready for shipment.
• Verify documentation complies with all customer requirements at the time of shipping. Provide a completed document package to shipping.
• Report and record all nonconforming (NCR) products to the QA Supervisor.
• Provide peer training to new employees in the department.
• Provide general QA and shop assistance as required.

What You Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in a Quality assurance/ control position preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Meet vision examination requirements of ASNT spec SNT-TC-1A.
• Working knowledge of all required measuring instruments, optical comparator, work instructions, and Licensor specifications.
• Quality System and Licensor training as required.
• Competent in using computer software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Dynamics AX.
• General knowledge of products and services in relation to the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices, Quality Assurance requirements, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) principles, and the ability to impart that knowledge to others

About the Benefits

You will receive a competitive hourly rate, based on skills and experience, and a host of excellent benefits, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• RRSP matching program after 1 year
• Paid vacation time
• Monthly hot lunches
• Company events and a social committee that fosters a strong team culture

At Argus, our core values are more than just words; they’re a way of life. We have a strong company culture; as we continue to grow, we strive to ensure it remains the same. Our values can be found in the About Us section of our website. Please make sure our core values resonate with you before you apply to work for Argus, as they communicate a minimum standard of behavior that you will be held to.

Our core competencies and company benefits information are found on our careers page.