Quality Control Inspector

POLYCORP LTD; Elora; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & dental benefits

Pension / RRSP program

Employee assistance program

Training & development opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

POLYCORP LTD is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join the Quality Assurance team in Ontario. The role focuses on testing materials, performing inspections, audits, calibrations, and investigations to ensure compliance with customer specs and ISO 9001 standards.

The successful candidate will manage quality records, generate reports, and collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to boost product quality and process effectiveness.

Qualifications

• College diploma in QA or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing quality or QA environment.
• Knowledge of ASTM testing methods (rubber/polymer).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical aptitude; can perform minor repairs on testing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products per specifications and procedures.
• Conduct internal process audits and communicate findings to production and management.
• Create and manage SNC, NCR, and PNC reports.
• Maintain quality records and documentation for traceability and compliance.
• Prepare and distribute customer test reports per PO requirements.
• Conduct investigative tests to determine failure modes and support corrective actions.
• Calibrate testing and measuring equipment; maintain calibration schedules.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to improve quality and processes.
• Provide guidance on product acceptance, rework, and quality concerns.
• Support ISO 9001 QMS compliance and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Education

College diploma in Quality Assurance

Job description

Salary Range: CA$26.00 To CA$35.00 Hourly

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Control Inspector to join our Quality Assurance team. This position plays an important role in ensuring that raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality requirements.

The successful candidate will perform laboratory testing, quality inspections, internal process audits, calibration activities, and quality investigations while supporting our ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in accordance with established specifications and inspection procedures.
• Conduct internal process audits and communicate findings to production and management teams.
• Initiate and maintain Supplier Non-Conformance Reports (SNC), Internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), and Process Non-Conformance Reports (PNC).
• Create, maintain, and organize quality records and documentation to support traceability and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and distribute customer test reports in accordance with purchase order requirements.
• Perform investigative testing and inspections to determine product failure modes and support corrective actions.
• Conduct internal calibration of testing and measuring equipment.
• Develop and maintain calibration schedules and records.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to improve product quality and process effectiveness.
• Provide guidance regarding product acceptance, rework requirements, and quality-related concerns.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 standards and company Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• College diploma in Quality Assurance, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Materials Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing quality, laboratory, or quality assurance environment.
• Knowledge of ASTM testing methods, preferably related to rubber or polymer products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor repairs on testing and measuring equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems.

Preferred

• Experience in rubber, polymer, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 certified environment.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Company pension/RRSP program
• Employee assistance program
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment