Quality Inspector — Ferrous Metals & Safety

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

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.