Quality Inspector (Electrical Heater Tester)

Thermon Industries, Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermon is seeking a Quality Inspector (Electrical Heater Tester) to inspect, test, and verify the quality and performance of Ruffneck, Norseman, and Commercial Heaters. This role ensures products meet electrical, safety, quality, and manufacturing standards prior to shipment.

The position requires a high school diploma and 3+ years of electrical experience in manufacturing, plus QA/test knowledge. You will document results, maintain equipment, and follow safety practices to support continuous

Qualifications

• Three years electrical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• One year of quality inspection, testing, or quality assurance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience safely using electrical measuring instruments, including multimeters and related testing equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and basic testing equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills, including working with fractions, decimals, and metric measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and remain standing for extended periods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to meeting quality and delivery expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Review job travelers, work orders, drawings, and production documentation to verify product configuration and testing requirements.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment, including multimeters and other measuring devices, to accurately measure voltage, resistance, and current.
• Complete quality control inspections and testing records accurately and efficiently.
• Verify heaters are free from defects, damage, and assembly errors prior to release.
• Identify, document, and report product quality issues, discrepancies, or non-conformances to the Supervisor.
• Prioritize testing activities based on production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Maintain testing equipment, tools, and workstations in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Follow all safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and established operating practices when conducting tests and inspections.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or imminent hazards are identified.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of testing procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical testing

Quality inspection

Reading schematics

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Mathematics basics

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are - Thermon

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

The Role

The Quality Inspector (a.k.a. Electrical Heater Tester) is responsible for inspecting, testing, and verifying the quality and performance of Ruffneck, Norseman, and Commercial Heaters. This role ensures all products meet applicable electrical, safety, quality, and manufacturing standards prior to shipment. The Electrical Heater Tester works closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support efficient manufacturing operations while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Perform electrical testing and inspections on heaters to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Review job travelers, work orders, drawings, and production documentation to verify product configuration and testing requirements.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment, including multimeters and other measuring devices, to accurately measure voltage, resistance, and current.
• Complete quality control inspections and testing records accurately and efficiently.
• Verify heaters are free from defects, damage, and assembly errors prior to release.
• Identify, document, and report product quality issues, discrepancies, or non-conformances to the Supervisor.
• Prioritize testing activities based on production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Maintain testing equipment, tools, and workstations in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Follow all safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and established operating practices when conducting tests and inspections.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or imminent hazards are identified.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of testing procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of electrical experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or related environment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of quality inspection, testing, or quality assurance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience safely using electrical measuring instruments, including multimeters and related testing equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and basic testing equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills, including working with fractions, decimals, and metric measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and remain standing for extended periods.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to meeting quality and delivery expectations.