Quality Control Technician

Sentrimax Centrifuges Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentrimax Centrifuges Inc. is seeking a Quality Controller to verify centrifuge components, perform in-process repairs, and inspect assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering specs and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The role collaborates with machining, welding, and field service teams to document findings and support continuous improvement in shop quality and first-pass yield. The successful candidate will inspect parts through disassembly, repair, and reassembly, maintain calibration records,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a quality control or inspection role within a machine shop, manufacturing, or MRO environment.
• Experience with rotating equipment (pumps, centrifuges, gearboxes) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments; CMM experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with machining, welding, and mechanical assembly processes and common defect types.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly and accurately.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with shop floor staff, engineering, and management.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office); ERP system experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions in the QMS.
• Identify and tag non-conforming parts; initiate NCRs and CAPAs.
• Support root cause analysis for quality issues during repairs or field installation.
• Conduct final quality checks and sign-off prior to reassembly and shipment.
• Maintain calibration records and schedules for inspection equipment.
• Assist with internal audits and support ISO surveillance.
• Collaborate with machinists, welders, millwrights, and service teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain quality documentation and job files in the ERP system.
• Participate in Kaizen for reducing rework and improving first-pass yield.
• Follow health and safety requirements in machine shop operations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Engineering Drawings

GD&T

Measurement Tools

Documentation

Communication

ISO 9001

Education

High School Diploma

QA/Mechanical Tech Diploma

Engineering Technology Degree

Tools

CMM

ERP Systems

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Quality Controller is responsible for verifying centrifuge components, in-process repair work, and completed assemblies at our facility meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and Sentrimax ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards. Working closely with our machining, welding, and field service teams, the Quality Controller inspects parts throughout the disassembly, repair, and reassembly process, documents findings, and supports continuous improvement in shop quality and first-pass yield.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions in accordance with Sentrimax ISO 9001:2015 quality management system (QMS).
• Identify and tag non-conforming parts or workmanship; initiate and track non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Support root cause analysis for quality issues identified during shop repairs, reassembly, or field installation.
• Conduct final quality checks and sign-off prior to reassembly, painting, and shipment of centrifuges back to customers.
• Maintain calibration records and schedules for inspection and measurement equipment.
• Assist with internal audits and support external ISO 9001:2015 surveillance and recertification audits.
• Collaborate with machinists, welders, millwrights, and the service team to resolve quality concerns and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate, organized quality documentation and job files in Sentrimax ERP system (AIMS).
• Participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives to reduce rework and improve first-pass yield.
• Follow all workplace health and safety requirements while performing inspections in and around active machine shop operations.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education or diploma in Quality Assurance, Machining, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a quality control or inspection role within a machine shop, manufacturing, or MRO environment; experience with rotating equipment (pumps, centrifuges, gearboxes) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments; CMM (coordinate measuring machine) experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with machining, welding, and mechanical assembly processes and common defect types.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly and accurately.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with shop floor staff, engineering, and management.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office); ERP system experience is an asset.