Quality Inspection Coordinator

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Hamilton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent position

Vacation benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition scholarship

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a dedicated Inspector to join the Ferrous team in Hamilton. The role emphasizes meticulous material inspection, accurate grading, and safe handling in a fast-paced industrial environment.

You will inspect materials, ensure quality compliance, and coordinate yard movements while supporting training and safety initiatives. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal recycling/materials inspection is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, their properties, and contaminants.
• Familiarity with measurement tools such as scales, calipers, and magnet testers.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting heavy objects.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials to identify grades, quality issues, contaminants, and non-conforming or hazardous materials.
• Ensure materials meet company and customer quality specifications.
• Coordinate movement, sorting, and proper handling of materials within the yard.
• Complete daily quality and site checks, including pile quality, truck inspections, and overnight loads.
• Communicate quality concerns, downgrades, deductions, and required actions to Operations, Supervisors, and Commercial teams.
• Direct inbound trucks to the appropriate yard locations safely and efficiently.
• Support training of Inspection Team members and external teams on quality, procedures, and safety.

Skills

Inspection experience

Ferrous metals

Non-ferrous metals

Measurement tools

Data entry

Physical stamina

Tools

Scales

Calipers

Magnet testers

Job description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer

• Hourly pay for this position is to start at CAD26.50 /hr, plus overtime after 44 hours.


• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents


• Full time permanent position, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program


• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development


• A dynamic & rewarding work environmentthat is also a lot of fun!

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Inspector to join our Ferrous team. The shift times are Monday-Friday, on a rotating bi-weekly shift basis of 6:30am-3pm and 12:30pm-9pm. This position requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of ferrous/non ferrous metals, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What you’re responsible for

• Inspecting incoming and outgoing materials to identify grades, quality issues, contaminants, and non-conforming or hazardous materials.


• Ensuring materials meet company and customer quality specifications.


• Coordinating the movement, sorting, and proper handling of materials within the yard.


• Completing daily quality and site checks, including pile quality, truck inspections, and overnight loads.


• Communicating quality concerns, downgrades, deductions, and required actions to Operations, Supervisors, and Commercial teams.


• Directing inbound trucks to the appropriate yard locations safely and efficiently.


• Supporting the training of Inspection Team members and external teams on quality, procedures, and safety.

Qualifications

To join our team

• You have previous experience in a similar role within the metal recycling industry, specifically in materials inspection, is highly desirable


• You have knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, their properties, and common contaminants or impurities


• You have familiarity with relevant tools and equipment used for measurement and inspection, such as scales, callipers, magnet testers, etc.


• You have the ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting and moving heavy objects


• You have proficient in using computer systems and software for data entry and record keeping


• You are comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment and being exposed to various weather conditions