quality assurance (qa) technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Carry out work study
• Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs
• Develop work study
• Inspect processes
• Oversee production
• Set machine or equipment controls
• Design plant layouts and production facilities
• Conduct work measurement or other studies
• Develop and carry out health, safety and fire prevention plans
• Conduct safety training programs
• Develop computer applications for machines and processes
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Collect and analyze data and samples
• Develop manufacturing and processing procedures
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Read blueprints and drawings

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Project management software
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Area of specialization

• Development of quality assurance programs

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available