Are you a Quality Control Technician looking to take the next step in your career? SMS Equipment is seeking a Quality Control Technician. In this role, you will perform inspections to ensure products adhere to established quality policies and procedures, aligned with OEM, customer, and internal specifications. You will work closely with the QA Lead to support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), while making safety a priority and helping to keep the largest, most advanced earthmoving equipment and the industry they serve moving.

Base Wage: $45.67 per hour
**Location:**Acheson, AB.
Schedule: 7x7

What You’ll Do

• Inspect/test in-process and completed products to ensure compliance with internal specifications
• Ensure quality control documentation is compiled and completed in a timely matter
• Identify and control all non-conforming products and work with stakeholders to develop corrective actions to reduce/eliminate recurrences
• Create and maintain QA control documentation
• Promote quality performance improvement across the department
• Engaging staff to incorporate quality methods into their work
• Perform internal QA audits that are compliant with company policies, practices, and procedures
• Other related duties as required

What You Bring

• Proven ability to accurately use precision measuring equipment with a high level of repeatability (tolerances of 0.0001”)
• 2 to 5 years direct work experience with ISO 9001:2008 an asset but not mandatory
• ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Certification an asset but not mandatory
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma best practices in a shop environment.
• Previous experience working with mining class equipment is considered an asset
• The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), to implement quality improvement initiatives in a positive and pro-active manner.
• The candidate must possess a firm commitment to providing Best In Class products and services to our customers.
• The candidate must be able to help solidify our culture of continuous improvement.

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.

Pre-Employment

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

• Pre-employment medical questionnaire
• Drug and alcohol test

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment,the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that valuessafety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.