Foremost Industries is looking for a Junior Quality Control Inspector – Incoming Products to join our Calgary manufacturing facility.
The primary focus of this role is the inspection and verification of incoming materials, components, and fabricated parts to ensure they meet engineering drawings, purchase specifications, and Foremost quality standards. The successful candidate will also perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated products, supporting quality throughout the manufacturing process.
In this role, you will help ensure that incoming materials, components, and fabricated parts meet our quality standards before entering production. You will also assist with inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming raw materials, purchased components, and fabricated parts to ensure they meet engineering drawings and quality specifications.
- Verify material grades, dimensions, part numbers, certifications, and supporting documentation.
- Identify and report materials or components that do not meet quality requirements.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Assist with inspections of welding, machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
- Support final product inspections to ensure quality and workmanship standards are met.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and quality reports using 1 Factory quality management software (training provided).
- Work closely with purchasing, receiving, production, engineering, and shop personnel to resolve quality concerns.
- Assist with non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Quality Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
- Recent graduates of a recognized engineering technology program are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, welding, machining, or quality inspection is an asset.
- Basic understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications, or a willingness to learn.
- Mechanical aptitude and an interest in manufacturing processes.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with ISO quality standards, CWB requirements, or inspection procedures is considered an asset.
- Willing to learn non-conformance reporting (NCR), quality audits, and corrective action processes.
- Experience using measuring tools or performing dimensional inspections is an asset.
What we Offer
- Competitive Compensation.
- In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
- Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation.
- Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
- Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
- Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
- Collaborative Team Environment.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.
About Foremost
Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit careers/about
