Material Inspector

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Material Inspector 

As the Material Inspector, you play a crucial role in our product quality control ensuring incoming materials meet the required standards. With your keen eye for detail, you'll inspect received materials, record and maintain results, identify defects, and collaborate with project teams to address issues. You will bring a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical fabrication method, engineering drafting standards, and quality processes to the role. You'll continually explore innovative ways to optimize inspection processes and enhance product quality assurance.

Explore GeoSpectrum's Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration.

GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products. With clients across ocean science, defence and homeland security, and oil and gas industries, we're proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

 GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our company's core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure raw materials and finished products meet specifications through meticulous examination and precise measurement tools.
• Read and interpret detailed documentation such as engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ensure associated documentation is accurate and meets contractual requirements 
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, noting deviations or defects found to ensure traceability and quality control.
• Communicate identified defects promptly to supervisors and collaborate on corrective actions for timely resolution.
• Develop and enforce effective protocols to optimize inspection processes and enhance product quality assurance.
• Working as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team to resolve incoming material issues, working with materials, engineering, manufacturing and quality representatives.
• Record actions taken by completing production and quality forms in accordance with ISO9001 requirements.
• Identify products or parts that do not meet quality standards and follow quarantine procedures as required.
• Maintain company calibration and certification system for key equipment such as calibrated test equipment and lifting gear.
• Maintain a clean, hazard free workstation by cleaning and maintain equipment, tidying inspection areas and complying with health and safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Assist with other Materials functional teams (receiving door coverage, cycle counts etc. as required).

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Machining or Technician programs. 
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in an inspection, materials, and/or quality environment. 
• Proficient computer literacy skills for technical document maintenance and management. 
• Experience in reading and understanding engineering documentation. 
• Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS certification (or ability to obtain). 
  

Security Requirements

Must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

GeoSpectrum's Culture and Benefits

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We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile.  Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach.  Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid Time Off
• Employee-Family Assistance Program
• Group Plan Benefits
• Virtual Healthcare
• RRSP matching
• Corporate Discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Monthly social activities
• Professional Development and training
• Free on-site parking
  

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

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While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email