SLACAN Industries Inc. is Canada's largest designer and manufacturer of Poleline Hardware, which includes a full line of Transmission and Distribution products. We service the OEM market including agricultural, mining, and other industries. Our in-house processes include forgings, hot / cold stampings and weldments.

Our Company is growing and we are currently looking for a Quality Technician to join the team!

Why Work at Slacan?

• Excellent company paid benefit and wellness package
• Group RRSP (5% Company Contribution and 4% matching)
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Employee events throughout the year (i.e. food truck days, ice cream days, Slacan giveaways)
• Bi-monthly Company Newsletter
• Opportunities for career development

Position Overview

This position is for someone looking for an exciting and dynamic work environment with a hands-on approach to Quality. The role requires leadership abilities and a track record of working autonomously. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of raw materials, purchased parts, in-process and/or finished goods in accordance with Engineering and/or customer drawings and specifications.
• Prepare inspection reports, NCR/CAR reports either on computer or manually, as required.
• Operate testing equipment in lab to determine if product meets requirements.
• Maintain system of calibration for measuring instruments and gauges.
• Provide technical support to Engineering for failure analysis, testing and prototype development.
• Check quality of work of small custom structural fabrication team.
• Interpret and understand applicable Engineering drawings, specifications and standards.
• At receiving inspection, maintain the established inspection procedures when examining manufactured and purchased components.
• Other duties as assigned by the Company.

Knowledge and Experience

• 3-5 years of quality assurance and detailed quality inspection experience in steel manufacturing.
• Post-secondary diploma in Metallurgy or related field.
• Ability to interpret and understand applicable Engineering drawings, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of materials (particularly steel) as required.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to use measuring instruments and gauges and have knowledge of calibration systems.
• Good mechanical aptitude to learn laboratory testing and metallographic equipment as required for production testing and design/prototype tests.
• Must have working knowledge of manufacturing processes including forging, heat treating, machining and assembly.
• Familiar with special processes including galvanizing, painting and coatings.
• Understand the principles and adherence of the Quality Management system under IS0 9011:2008.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Self-starter and self-motivation is essential.

This position requires shift rotations determined by operational needs. The shift schedules are as follows but may change at any time due to operational needs:

• Day shift 7:00 am -3:30 pm
• Afternoon shift 2:30 pm -11:00 pm
• Split shift on rotation 10:30 am – 7:00 pm