Quality Technician

Almag Aluminum; Brampton; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Health & Dental

HSA Program

Education Assistance

EAP

Company Events

Floater Days

Paid Holidays

Shift Premiums

Annual safety footwear reimbursement

Job summary

Almag Aluminum seeks a Quality Technician reporting to the Quality Manager. This role drives at-source quality, supports new product introductions, and trains teams to uphold standard work and compliance.

The technician conducts audits, collects samples, assists in containment for nonconforming products, and participates in continuous improvement with a strong emphasis on teamwork and accuracy.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• ASQ CQT or CIA asset is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction by aligning with customer requirements.
• Audit departments to ensure QMS compliance.
• Provide data-driven feedback on product performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Measuring tools

MS Office

Fork lift

Communication

Independent decision-making

Attention to detail

Education

ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

Certified Internal Auditor

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Directly responsible to the Quality Manager, the Quality Technician’s role will be seen as pivotal in our efforts to drive at-source quality at ALMAG. The role requires the individual to support new product introduction, provide quality training, support, and to work collaboratively with various teams to develop standard work and ensure compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The quality technician’s primary responsibility is to positively support the various departments in assuring that the requirements of the customer and quality management system are being met throughout each department. Additionally, the quality technician contributes to the continuous improvement of Almag’s quality system.

The duties and responsibilities of the Quality Technician are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Supporting the New Product Introduction process by assuring new customer requirements are understood and achieved.
• Responsible for performing audits of various departments to ensure that the QMS requirements are being met.
• Communicate new product status, its performance based on data, and provide samples and feedback to the respective departments with continuous improvement approach in mind.
• Responsible for collecting samples as required for various customer and internal requirements.
• Responsible for tracking and supporting Quality Containment processes for nonconforming product in all departments.
• Responsible for supporting production team in achieving customer requirements through training, auditing, and development of standard documents.
• Provide direction and support to any special sorting if needed, with the focus on accuracy and efficiency of sorting.
• Perform product testing for mechanical properties.
• Support team lead and shift supervisors to determine criteria for acceptance or rejection when there is uncertainty.
• Provide direction to the team if clarification is required for WO notes or requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in quality, working in manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) would be an asset.
• Certified Internal Auditor would be an asset.

Technical Skills/Competence

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration across departments and within teams
• Work Efficiently
• Flexibility/Adaptability to meet customer business requirements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T would be an asset.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention detail.
• Must be competent in the use of measuring instruments i.e. Calipers, micrometers.
• Basic proficiency with MS-office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Fork Lift Certified

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success:

• Profit Sharing
• Health & Dental
• Health Care Spending Account
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Events
• Floater Days
• Paid Holidays
• Shift Premiums
• Annual safety footwear reimbursement program

The expected pay range for this position is $22.44 – $27.55 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

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