Quality Inspector- Fabrication

Durose Manufacturing Ltd, A leader and progressive manufacturer of fabricated Steel products, is seeking a Quality Inspector for their facility in Guelph.

**Job Overview**:
As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of custom-fabricated components and assemblies. You will perform detailed inspections of complex, custom parts, ensuring compliance with client specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards. This role demands a meticulous eye for detail, advanced technical expertise, and the ability to adapt to the unique requirements of custom fabrication projects.

**Duties**:

- Conduct thorough inspections of custom-fabricated components, including dimensional checks, fit-up, machining, weld quality, surface finish, paint, and non-destructive testing (NDT).
- Verify conformance to detailed engineering drawings, blueprints, client specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to ensure quality throughout the fabrication process.
- Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), height gauges, and other specialized equipment.
- Document inspection results, maintain detailed records, and report non-conformances with clear, actionable feedback.
- Collaborate with fabrication, welding, and machining teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Assist in developing and refining quality control processes specific to custom fabrication projects.
- Examine material or product for defects such as cracks, porosity, and incomplete welds
- Support ISO 9001 audits and compliance efforts

**Qualifications & Experience required**:

- Completion of High School/High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in an ISO certified fabrication environment as an inspector but will also consider applicants with experience as a weld inspector, fitter, SQE or manufacturing specialist with a wide variety of process skills.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a custom architectural and or medium to heavy OEM fabrication or machining environment.
- Expertise in reading and interpreting complex technical drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools and techniques, including CMM operation.
- Strong knowledge of welding inspection, surface finish evaluation, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (e.g., visual, ultrasonic, or magnetic particle testing).
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and lean manufacturing principles.
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to unique project requirements.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) for documentation and reporting purposes.
- Certification in Quality Control (e.g., CQI, CQT) or NDT certification is an asset.
- Experience with custom fabrication is a plus.

This opening is for Day Shift: - Mon to Thurs (6:30am to 4:00pm) Fri
- (6:30am to 3:00pm) 44hrs/week however a split shift or occasional rotation of shifts may be required.
- Durose Manufacturing Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _
- **No phone calls please.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- inspection in a fabrication environment: 5 years (required)
- welding and machining inspection: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person