Quality Control Inspector

Westpower; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpower in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure materials, components, and finished products meet quality requirements. You will perform inspections, document results, and support continuous improvement to uphold product quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include incoming and final inspections, verifying drawings and specs, and maintaining accurate records. This role requires welding knowledge and proficiency with precision measuring tools,

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in a machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or assembly environment preferred.
• Demonstrated welding experience and a strong understanding of welding processes, procedures, and weld quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of quality systems and inspection methods.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Review material certifications, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming products or materials.
• Complete inspection records, reports, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Support corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with audits, customer inspections, and quality system compliance.
• Maintain product traceability and adherence to quality standards.
• Promote and follow company health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring instruments

Welding knowledge

Quality systems

Computer skills

Education

Technical diploma

Job description

The Quality Control Inspector ensures materials, components, and finished products meet company, customer, and industry quality requirements. This role performs inspections, documents results, identifies non-conformances, and supports continuous improvement efforts to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Review material certifications, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming products or materials.
• Complete inspection records, reports, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Support corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with audits, customer inspections, and quality system compliance.
• Maintain product traceability and adherence to quality standards.
• Promote and follow company health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in a machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or assembly environment preferred.
• Demonstrated welding experience and a strong understanding of welding processes, procedures, and weld quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of quality systems and inspection methods.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and basic computer applications.

Core Competencies

• Problem solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management
• Integrity accountability

Authority

• Accept or reject products and materials based on established quality requirements.
• Place non-conforming items on hold and escalat e quality concerns as required.

Works in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, and QC lab environment, interacting with Shop, Engineering, Project Management and Quality teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.