Quality Inspector - Level 1

About the role

This role is responsible for upholding quality standards by approving incoming materials, monitoring in-process production, and inspecting finished products to ensure compliance with company requirements. Using various gauges and recording quality results, you will collaborate closely with internal departments to maintain and enhance quality throughout the production process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of parts using appropriate gauging or measuring equipment to ensure product aligns with customer standards through various processes, including:
  • Receiving Inspections: Assess incoming material based on product specifications to ensure required standards.
  • In-process inspections: Monitor and inspect parts during production to ensure ongoing compliance with quality standards.
  • First-off inspection: Inspect part specifications and authorize full production.
  • Product Audits: Conduct full layout of all part features by measuring to ensure compliance with drawing specifications.
  • Final release inspections: Evaluate parts and authorize shipment to the customer.
• Apply IATF standards for handling non-conforming material, including identification and inspection procedures.
• Use appropriate documentation related to quality inspections.
• Communicate and report any product deviations found to relevant individuals.
• Adhere to all health and safety, environmental legislation, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment or equivalent education.
• Knowledge and ability to use measuring equipment, such as micrometers, verniers, height, and bore gauges.
• Ability to operate CMM and interpret inspection results.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols.
• Ability to learn and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both individual and team settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new software applications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employee Benefits package includes Drug, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k Program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council supporting local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since its inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. We are a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power, and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well-informed, well-trained, and safety-conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.