Quality Assurance Inspector

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, supports production by working with team members to assure the quality standards of finished goods are met in preparation for shipping to customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspects welded joints and conducts tests to ensure welds meet company standards, national code requirements, and customer job specifications.
• Perform in process and final inspection of parts and assemblies.  
• Review drawing details and ensure that the specifications are understood and translated to the shop floor. 
• Assist in training / testing of welders on new and old weld procedures per specific part requirements 
• Communicate with all required individuals on quality, welding, and processes issues. 
• Participate in the design & validation welding fixtures and jigs to improve efficiency and productivity within the production and fabrication process. 
• Perform PPAP / first article inspection and document findings  
• Carry out receiving inspection on new / problem product and recommend additions and deletions from the receiving inspection list. 
• Maintain Material Certs and Traceability records 
• Filing, preserving, disposing of various Quality Records. 
• Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process including feasibility reviews, designation of KPC's, KCC's, dimensional evaluation of parts, compiling PPAP and First Article documentation and submission to customer. 
• Interact with customers and suppliers as required to carry out requirements and expectations. 
• Participate in customer and internal corrective and preventive actions. 
• Coordinate and participate in Gauge Accuracy, Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies. 
• Train operators to perform in-process inspections on new parts as required.   
• Records inspection and test results and prepares and submits reports to Quality Manager and Plant Manager. 
• Collects and report out on key performance indicators including scrap, rework, customer and internal rejections. 
• Carryout other tasks as assigned by the Quality Manager, Plant Manger, and Quality Supervisor.  

Educational Requirements:  

• Diploma in Welding Technician or Technologist or equivalent.
• CWD Supervisor Certification / CWB Level 1 or 2 Inspector Certification (preferred).
• Working towards CQE designation would be an asset.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application. 
• Practical and theoretical proficiency with; SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes. 
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a medium / heavy fabrication and welding environment. 
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 systems and ISO-9001 Quality Systems methods 
• Experience in problem solving techniques, Quality Systems, APQP, Statistical methods, Control Plans and PPAP's.  
• Excellent knowledge of welding methods, welding symbols and military standards 
• Audit reporting and development. 
• Excellent use of the Microsoft office suit and related computer skills 
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills. Must also be a team player who can build relationships with various groups yet work independently when required. 

What We Offer – Your Benefits Package

At Arrow, we're proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.

Health & Wellness

• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program

Financial Benefits

• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program 

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

Career Growth

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note, we do not use AI for application screening.

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