Quality Control Inspector

Strescon Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precast concrete manufacturer in Saint John, New Brunswick is seeking a QC Inspector. This role involves ensuring that products meet quality standards and customer specifications through effective communication with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering technology and a strong attention to detail. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health coverage and educational scholarships for dependents.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings account options

Educational scholarships for dependents

Health & wellness programming

Team celebratory events

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Engineering Technology diploma or equivalent experience in a Quality Control position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/shop drawings.
• Willingness to pursue PCI certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure finished concrete products meet quality standards.
• Represent the company with internal and external customers.
• Measure and verify materials against drawings.
• Monitor the concrete manufacturing process.
• Implement corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate effectively with staff and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Education

Two-year Engineering Technology diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

About Strescon Limited: Established in 1963, Strescon Limited is the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market includes the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon operates two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia. It also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John manufacturing standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring our products meet quality standards and customer specifications during and after the production process. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with other departments and shop/field personnel, maintaining a high level of quality, detail orientation and ownership. The QC Inspector will monitor and propose improvements to inspection processes and controls to ensure manufactured products meet drawing specifications through various production stages, supported by shared knowledge within the department to promote a better trained workforce.

Responsibilities

• Ensure finished concrete products meet the quality standards set by the Company or PCI or CPCQA
• Represent the company professionally with internal and external customers and ensure quality control standards are met
• Measure, identify and verify materials and sizes of fabricated components against detailed drawings
• Assist in achieving departmental goals within targeted budgets by meeting deadlines for workload completion
• Monitor the concrete manufacturing process by testing physical properties and assessing aesthetic quality during pouring and post-pouring conditions
• Implement corrective actions, when required, after consultation with Project Management, Engineering and/or QC Manager
• Communicate effectively with staff and management
• Proactively suggest improvements to current processes
• Ensure final product meets customer standards before shipping
• Additional duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Minimum two-year Engineering Technology diploma, or equivalent experience in a Quality Control position would be considered an asset
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/shop drawings
• Willingness to pursue PCI certification

Business Requirements

• Team oriented
• Strong detail orientation
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer-focused environment
• Be aware of and comply with all relevant safety policy and procedures

Cultural Requirements

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.