Quality Inspector

VARIPERM is a class leading service and supply company specializing in sand control engineering, completion and work-over tools and cased hole fishing services.

Our very name derives from the concept of Variable Permeability the ability to change permeability to control results. And that’s what we do : our customized sand control solutions allow us to respond quickly to the ever-changing variability of our customers vertical and horizontal well operations.

With our headquarters in Calgary, and manufacturing facilities in Leduc, we also have field offices in California, Swift Current, Brooks, Lloydminster, and Provost.

Job Title : QC Inspector - Leduc Department : Quality Reports to : Quality Manager QC Lead Inspector Position Summary : The Quality Control (QC) Inspector is responsible for inspection of received, work in progress & finished products to ensure compliance with Variperm’s quality requirements.

Requiring a high level of attention to detail, the QC Inspector is also responsible for maintaining the Variperm quality management system requirements at the manufacturing floor level.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking, takes pride in their responsibilities, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Work Schedule : This position may involve various shifts and overtime hours depending on the scope of work. The schedules are tentative and may be subject to change. Duties :

• Learn and become familiar with Variperm’s process-specific general quality requirements and quality management system framework.
• Inspect products at various stages to ensure conformance with job order quality requirements, using measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges,etc.
• Use specific job order documentation package as reference when performing quality control inspections on pertinent orders.
• Accurately and consistently document inspection activities and dispositions in quality control inspection log.
• Prepare daily quality control report for use by engineering and manufacturing departments.
• Verify in-process quality control activities are being performed as required by the specific job order documentation package and quality management system.
• Report any nonconforming items to the Material Review Board for disposition.
• Interface with multiple production shifts and departments, communicating quality issues to pertinent personnel.
• Participate in training and safety meetings as required.
• Other duties as required. Competencies :
• Able to follow best practices for performing inspections, including safety procedures.
• Mechanically inclined, ability to learn and understand manufacturing processes to help determine root cause of quality issues.
• Ability to skillfully use measurement equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge and practical experience with visual weld inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, such as liquid penetrant inspection.
• Keen attention to detail, with strong aptitude to understand technical drawings.
• Team player with good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to follow and understand both oral and written instructions in English
• Grade 12 basic math skills Qualifications / Requirements :
• Minimum 2 years of direct QC experience in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• Any welding inspection or NDT training or certification is an asset.
• Any internal auditor training or certification is an asset.
• High school diploma along with relevant post-secondary education.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking, accountable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Dedicated to continuous improvement VARIPERM would like to thank all applicants. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

VARIPERM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment.

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