Empowering Excellence: Our Blueprint for Manufacturing Success

Join us in our pursuit of operational excellence, innovation, and genuine care for our people.

 

Our WHY

Perseverance, innovation, and execution are the driving forces behind our team's ability to surpass expectations. These qualities embody why we stand as the preferred choice in our industry.

 

Our VISION

To establish ourselves as the benchmark in our industries, renowned for our unmatched operational performance, groundbreaking innovation, and sincere dedication to the well-being of those we engage with.

 

Our MISSION

We're a highly efficient and agile organization committed to delivering on our promises. With an engaged, proactive team and a mindset geared towards sustainable growth, we excel in both our endeavors and our approach, all upheld by a collaborative team ethos.

Growth and Care Define Our Culture

Where purposeful work and teamwork thrive, and your contributions make a difference.

At NSI, we understand the importance of a compelling workplace culture in today's competitive labor market. We are committed to delivering results while upholding our values, showcasing success stories, awards, and community work. In our manufacturing environment culture influences quality, efficiency, and safety, with a focus on caring for our people and community.

 

Where Values Drive Success in Manufacturing

Discover a workplace that prioritizes your development and values genuine relationships.

NSI embodies values that prioritize growth through training and development, fostering diverse career paths within a supportive community. Our commitment to employee growth is evident in success stories like one production worker who transitioned to welding through internal training. We cultivate a culture of care and accountability, emphasizing respectful interactions and authentic relationships. Join NSI, where your growth and well-being matter.

What's in it for you?

A lot, actually.

Imagine a place where innovation meets craftsmanship, where every piece you create contributes to a greater purpose. It's not just a job; it's a journey of growth, discovery, and endless possibilities.

Benefits:

  • Development Opportunities
  • Paid volunteering time
  • Sister company opportunities
  • Award winning company (as per our about page)
  • Retention Bonus
  • Health Benefits (medical and dental)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Group Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan

All of this sounds good right?
That's because it is, and we can't wait to meet you.

Available Jobs

Quality Assurance Inspector

General Details

WE ARE ONLY CURRENTLY REVIEWING CANDIDATES WHO ARE LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK IN CANADA OR ARE LIVING IN CANADA.

Northside Industries, is an industry leader in the manufacturing and assembly of a variety of steel and aluminum fabrications for the Oil and Gas, Forestry, Heavy Duty Truck, and Mining sectors, serving our customers both locally, throughout Western Canada and exporting for over 50 years, providing the highest level of workmanship and service to exceed customers’ expectations.

Northside Industries is the winner of the 2022 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year, which means we have been recognized by our business peers as a leader in the business community, and a preferred employer in the industry.

We are currently seeking a QA Inspector for our West Kelowna, BC location.
We have an opening for a positive and team-oriented individual to our team responsible for providing inspections of products, supporting the company’s quality management system (QMS) through first article inspections, sample inspections, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • QA inspection of parts manufactured ensuring products are conforming to customer specifications.
  • Assist in disposition of non-conforming in process and finished goods products manufactured.
  • Conduct appropriate containment actions for non-conformances to limit exposures to issues
  • Prepare required quality documents for customers documentation, and certificate of compliance, etc.
  • Collect and log inspection data for further analysis and provide feedback throughout the organization to promote continuous improvement and determine trends in internal quality.
  • Provide RMA/RGA numbers to customers to authorize return/scrap/rework of product which may get to end customers non-conforming.
  • Assist in creation, review and implement inspection criteria and procedures as needed which are consistent with all applicable standards and specifications.
  • Assist in review and log of tools, equipment, and measuring devices used in production to ensure they are suitable to meet required tolerances and specifications through calibration, verification, and certification as needed.
  • Ensure continuous flow of parts through inspection area to meet customer deadlines.
  • Provide input to Quality Manager for annual budget for test and inspection equipment
  • Participating on teams as the Quality liaison as required.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Work Conditions:

  • Requires work in manufacturing environment requiring protective equipment.
  • Work area is exposed to heat, dust, and high noise levels.
  • Regular lifting of products is required
  • Overtime as required
  • Limited travel may be required
Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years Quality Assurance Inspection training or experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must have a strong background and understanding of blueprint reading and knowledge of GD&T.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Knowledge of ISO9001 Quality Control methodologies, systems, regulations, guidelines and associated standards an asset.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills and positive team attitude for liaising and communicating with vendors, customers and internal departments.
  • Practical experience with product testing and risk analysis.
  • Must possess strong work ethic, highly motivated and self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Extremely detail-oriented and analytical thinker.
  • Manual dexterity required to lift product, use Measuring devices, desktop computer and peripherals.
  • Knowledge and experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar software is desirable
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma techniques and Lean Manufacturing are desirable.
  • Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing related diploma or experience would be an asset.
Benefits

WAGE: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

What we offer:

  • Competitive wages reviewed after completion of probationary period and annually.
  • Steady full-time employment.
  • Dental.
  • Employee Share Purchase Program.
  • Extended Healthcare.
  • On site parking.
  • RRSP matching.
  • Annual Safety allowance.
  • Signing bonus (limited time offer).
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • And much more.
Additional Information

How to Apply

Please email your resume to hr@northsideind.ca in either Word or PDF formats.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.