Quality Inspector

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Work Shift:
Day Shift (Canada)

**Job Description**:
The Quality Inspector will inspect materials when received and/or in the production process, and ensure they meet specifications. They will report non-conformances, backtrack all products/inventory to establish clean points, fix non-conformances (where possible) and re-train employees on proper processes. This position will also give advice to improve current processes, standards, and part selection to eliminate or reduce non-conformances. The Quality Inspector will report to the Quality Manager and work with other areas of the Production department and throughout the organization.

**Responsibilities**:

- Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and outgoing finished product by reviewing specifications, reading blueprints, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting/returning unacceptable materials by following the ELS/DT quality process.
- Reads and reviews specifications, blueprint drawings and interprets information on job orders.
- Identify and document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into the quality database.
- Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calibration requirements, and calling for repairs.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, and complying with safety and legal regulations.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- When appropriate, reject defective items outright, send them for repair, or fix minor problems at the time.
- Document and place parts or finished product in inventory that pass inspection.
- Support the Quality Manager in the preparation and modification of test plans to meet the quality mission
- Segregate non-conforming materials and follow up on Non-Conforming Reports (NCRs) as required.
- Communicate non-conformances to the Quality Manager, as well as leaders in Production and Purchasing. Follow up on documentation to ensure vendors were contacted by internal peers, when required.
- Support the Quality Manager in preparing vendor quality ratings with Purchasing team.
- Confer with the DT production and marketing team to follow-up on corrective actions.
- Provide suggestions for continuous improvements to the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV).
- Understands BOM structures and routings.
- Supports other DT assembly departments.
- Work in conjunction with all the organization’s policies and procedures and complete work as assigned to the best of your abilities.
- In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees are also expected to complete other duties as required. Dependent on business needs, percent of work may change as needed. All employees are expected to have familiarized themselves with the Health & Safety and Human Resources manuals, including their responsibilities as outlined in each._
- Degree or Diploma in related field preferred. Willing to consider a combination of previous experience and demonstrated ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Knowledge of ISO 9000 or Z299 quality environments, an asset.
- Required to maintain a valid driver’s license and provide a drivers abstract related to company insurance for the use of any company.
- 2+ years’ experience in a quality inspector/assurance position.
- Knowledge of fabrication, machining processes, and a Six Sigma manufacturing environment, an asset.
- Experience with measuring devices such as meters, rulers, gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Prior experience using ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV), an asset.
- Able to read specifications, blueprint drawings and interprets information on job orders.
- A thorough knowledge of the standard business practices, tools and terminology, and services for a manufacturer of custom and standard products.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Core Competencies, Interpersonal