Inspector – Mechanical - Evening Shift 1344-1 POST NUMBER: 307880
Inspector – Mechanical | Evening Shift
Location: Montreal, QC
Shift: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, On-site, 5 days per week
About Opportunity
Our client in the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Inspector to join their team in Montreal. The successful candidate will inspect incoming components, machined parts, and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, quality standards, and program requirements. Working closely with quality assurance and production teams, you will help maintain product traceability, identify non-conformances, and uphold high standards of quality and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming components and verify compliance with purchase orders, specifications, and required documentation.
- Inspect machined parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, tolerances, and quality standards.
- Perform dimensional measurements using tools such as verniers, micrometers, gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
- Verify document revisions, maintain traceability in ERP systems, and update production databases.
- Perform paint adhesion testing and review plating reports.
- Prepare and follow up on non-conformance reports and support corrective actions.
- Verify connector retention, wire tension, and continuity of cables, wires, and harnesses.
- Support quality assurance, production, and research and development activities.
- Perform minor rework and other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- DEC (college diploma) or Diploma of Vocational Studies in Electronics, Mechanics, Aeronautics, or an equivalent field.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience.
- Good knowledge of French.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and understand dimensional tolerances and geometric dimensioning.
- Good judgment, attention to detail, and fine manual dexterity.
- Familiarity with quality assurance processes and production databases.
Assets:
- Previous inspection or quality control experience.
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 standards, as applicable.
- Basic knowledge of English.
Additional Requirements
- Candidates must obtain Reliability Status and Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance and be eligible to obtain SECRET-level security clearance.
- As this role is based in a laboratory environment, appropriate safety equipment must be worn, including specialized footwear, safety nets, and grounding wrist straps, as required.
Interested in This Opportunity?
If you have a background in mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or quality assurance and are looking to grow your career in the defense and space manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply through our careers page or contact:
Vaishnavi Vadivelu
Email: vaishnavi.vadivelu@vaco.com
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