Salary: $35/hr to $42/hr / hr

HCR Permanent Search is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company located in the Stratford area.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Welding Quality Inspector ensures fabricated assemblies meet engineering drawings, AWS D1.1/CWB standards, and customer requirements. This role oversees in-process and final inspections, weld audits, welder testing/certifications, and root cause corrective actions to drive continuous quality improvement.

Work Setting: On Site

Shift Schedule: Days

Location Details: Stratford, Ontario

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years in heavy fabrication and structural welding environments.
• Education & Certifications: Diploma in Welding Technology/Engineering (or equivalent experience); CWB Level I/II or Supervisor certification preferred.
• Standards Expertise: In-depth knowledge of AWS D1.1, CWB standards, blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T.
• Technical Skills: Experience with quality core tools (ISO 9001, PPAP, FMEA), inspection gauges, micrometers/calipers, and MS Office.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk/stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in shop environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Audits: Perform in-process, final, FAI, and PPAP inspections on assemblies; conduct scheduled weld cell audits.
• Welder Qualifications: Administer AWS D1.1/CWB welder testing, requalifications, and maintenance of compliance records.
• Quality Assurance & RCA: Lead defect investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to reduce scrap/rework.
• Training & Coaching: Coach production staff on weld quality standards, WPS compliance, and inspection procedures.
• Quality Systems: Support ISO 9001, APQP, FMEA, and Control Plan requirements.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain inspection records, material traceability documentation, non-conformance reports, and welder certification records. Support internal, customer, and third-party audits while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 quality requirements.

Apply Now!
If you believe you are an outstanding candidate for this opportunity, we invite you to submit your resume and all relevant information to HCR Permanent Search in confidence to:

Matthew Snider
[email protected]

Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject heading. Only those selected to move forward in the consideration process will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!

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