Tri-Mach is a leading provider of sanitary stainless steel solutions, specializing in custom equipment and services for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. For over 30 years, Tri-Mach has remained passionate about providing state-of-the-art machinery and innovative new solutions to our communities' most vital industries.
At Tri-Mach, we believe the formula to creating the best solutions, is having the best people. Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers, we’ve never lost sight of putting people first, ensuring an open culture driven by respect, support, and building long-term relationships.
The Quality Inspector is a detail-oriented and proactive professional responsible for ensuring that rigorous quality standards are consistently applied throughout the manufacturing process, with a primary focus on the Fabrication Department. Working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, and Assembly teams, this role plays a key part in maintaining product integrity, reducing rework and waste, and ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.
The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, adaptable, and confident operating in a dynamic, custom-manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fabrication Quality Oversight
- Maintain primary oversight of quality within the Fabrication Department.
- Perform pre-weld inspections to verify proper fitment, layout, dimensional accuracy, and correct orientation of components prior to welding.
- Conduct post-weld inspections to confirm weld quality, consistency, and dimensional accuracy before parts advance to weld clean or bead blast.
- Perform ongoing quality checks following cleaning processes and through subsequent fabrication and assembly stages.
Welding Standards & Compliance
- Ensure all welding activities adhere to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Audit welding equipment and workstations to verify correct consumables, settings, and work practices are in use and remain within WPS parameters.
- Identify trends or recurring issues and work with Supervisors and Lead Hands to implement corrective actions.
Assembly & Final Product Quality
- Partner with the Assembly Department to verify that assemblies meet internal quality standards and customer requirements prior to shipment.
- Support final inspections as required to ensure systems are ready for release.
Shop-Wide Quality Audits & Spot Checks
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections across all areas of the facility, including:
- Incoming inspection of raw materials from suppliers.
- Verification of cut quality from laser and saw operations.
- Dimensional verification of parts processed through brake press, router, and machining operations.
- Inspection of pre-fabrication parts for proper deburring and preparation.
- Inspection and verification of vendor-supplied materials, stock parts, and assembly components.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Accurately record inspection results and ensure quality data is accessible to relevant stakeholders.
- Initiate and support Quality Improvement Process (QIP) documentation and assist with investigations and corrective actions as required.
- Actively contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the company’s Quality Assurance program, with a focus on standardization, waste reduction, and process efficiency.
Training, Feedback & Safety
- Work closely with Supervisors, Lead Hands, and Team Leads to provide constructive feedback related to quality performance.
- Support identification of training and upskilling opportunities to ensure consistent workmanship standards across all fabrication personnel.
- Actively monitor work practices to promote safe work habits and efficient task execution in accordance with company policies.
- Always conduct oneself in a professional manner in alignment with Company values, including but not limited to language use, attire, and workmanship
- In accordance with Company policy and relevant employment legislation, overtime and work outside of regular hours, and being on call may be required at the discretion of the company
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Red Seal Certification (437A) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong ability to read and interpret fabrication and assembly drawings.
- Proficiency with a wide range of measuring equipment, including precision measuring tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced, custom-manufacturing environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
We Look Forward to Hearing from You!
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
This role is for an existing position with a target hire date in January 2026.
Tri-Mach Group Inc. does not use artificial intelligence tools when screening, assessing, and selecting candidates for hire.
Salary Range For The Role:
$82,500 to $87,500