Quality Assurance Technician

We have an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Technician at our Brampton Extrusion Plant.

Can Art Aluminum Extrusion is a privately held North American based extruder of standard and custom aluminum profiles. Can Art has grown from a single press operation in 1988 to the multi plant, multi press operation that we are today.
At Can Art Aluminum Extrusion, you're never just an employee, you're part of a family. We strive to create a workplace that feels like home—where you're empowered to bring your best self every day and your contributions truly matter. We're proud of our culture rooted in learning, accountability, and teamwork, and we're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all.
Who We Are
At Can Art, we take pride in our dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainability. With the versatility to adapt to a wide range of profiles, Can Art serves the Architectural, Automotive, Consumer base and Industrial Distribution sectors.

What We Offer

• Enjoy flexibility in your schedule with our Continental and Rotational shifts
• Company paid benefits (Extended Health Care, Vision Care, Dental Care, Life Insurance)
• Competitive Wages
• Immediate RRSP Match
• Opportunity to work overtime
• Paid Breaks
• Training and Opportunity for advancement
• Monthly employee appreciation day with lunches
• BBQ/Ice Cream trucks during the summer
• Employee safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Position Summary
The Quality Technician is responsible to ensure all aspects of the manufacturing process conform to customer and internal quality requirements, and that only good quality products are being produced and shipped to customers.

What You'll Do

• Inspect material for compliance to drawings, dimensional and surface finish inspection
• Quality System Documentation: Assist in maintaining process control documents (SOPs, control plans, risk assessments) to support ISO requirements.
• Auditing: Conduct internal product and process audits; assist in supplier audits; document non-conformities and track closure.
• Customer Support: Collect and analyze data to support responses to customer complaints; prepare documentation for customer quality reviews.
• Perform and manage calibration activities across all plant equipment, devices, and gauges, including recall, scheduling, and records management.
• Problem Solving: Participate in corrective action teams using structured tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• New Product Support: Assist with quality inspections and documentation during introduction of new products or processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Track quality performance metrics (scrap, rework, complaints) and support initiatives to reduce defects.
• Review and disposition material on hold and material returns (RMA) due to quality issues
• Collect and analyze data and samples in support of quality assurance, inventory control and production posting aspects of EPICS
• Identify, prepare and machine tensile samples. Perform tensile testing for mechanical properties and enter them in EPICS
• Responsible for completion of PPAP submissions with paperwork as per customer requirements
• Audit material hardness prior to packaging
• Assist production with directing and training temporary and new employees in quality standards
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, sorting, and analyzing production
• Maintain performance records by conducting quality audits
• Work closely with Die Shop and Sales departments to improve extrusion profile dimensions and surface quality
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace at all times
• Responsible to follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all Can Art Company Policies

What You Bring

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Quality Assurance or similar program
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suites, ERP systems
• Experience in a manufacturing plant is an asset

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools including mechanical testing equipment
• Strong knowledge of calibration
• Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a quick learner with professional attitude
• Team player who is able to self-direct with little or no supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of health and safety best practices in a manufacturing environment

Working Conditions

• Plant Environment
• Twelve hour rotating continental shift
• Exposure to loud noise and heat
• Overtime as needed

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment
Can Art is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request during the hiring process.