At NWI Precision, we do more than manufacture parts, we produce critical components for highly specialized and regulated industries. From helicopter masts and turbine shafts to engine thrust links and nuclear pressure vessel components, our products support high-performance systems across the commercial aerospace, military aviation, and nuclear energy sectors.
Located in a 120,000 sq. ft. facility in Toronto, our team is built on a foundation of precision, quality, and collaboration. Our skilled team of machinists and inspectors work across a broad range of equipment, from CNC and manual lathes to spline grinding and CMM inspection, all to ensure our customers receive components that meet the tightest tolerances and most rigorous specifications.
We are currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our Nuclear Business Unit. The QC Inspector is responsible for inspecting nuclear machined components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role is essential in maintaining product quality, dimensional accuracy, and conformance to nuclear standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspect machined nuclear components using precision measurement instruments and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Interpret and evaluate inspection results against engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and acceptance criteria.
- Perform first off, in-process, and final inspections in accordance with company procedures.
- Accurately document inspection results, including inspection reports, CMM data, and nonconformance records.
- Identify and report dimensional discrepancies, defects, and nonconformances to Quality Engineering or supervision.
- Ensure compliance with N285, N285, AS9100, customer specifications, and any other applicable nuclear standards.
- Verify calibration status and proper use of inspection and measurement equipment.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
- Assist with training or mentoring junior inspectors as required.
JOB EXPECTIONS:
- Perform inspections accurately, consistently, and in accordance with approved procedures.
- Maintain objectivity and integrity when evaluating and reporting inspection results.
- Meet productivity and inspection turnaround targets without compromising quality.
- Ensure inspection documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
- Follow all quality system and procedural requirements.
- Demonstrate teamwork, reliability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Communicate clearly with production, engineering, and quality personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical diploma preferred
- Quality inspection or metrology certification preferred
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
- 3 minimum years of experience inspecting nuclear or aerospace machined components
- Proficiency with precision measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, etc.).
- Experience operating and interpreting CMM inspection results.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Knowledge of nuclear quality standards and inspection practices.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must meet vision and physical requirements for inspection work.
- Experience with CMM software and inspection reporting systems.
- Familiarity with N285 and customer-specific requirements.
- Experience supporting customer or regulatory audits.
NWI Precision will make reasonable accommodations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless undue hardship to NWI Precision would result. Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a job should provide details to Human Resources.
NWI Precision is strongly committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the customers and organizations we serve.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé in response to this posting or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of NWI Precision. NWI Precision will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How comfortable are you with interpreting GD&T and using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, bore gauges, etc.?
Experience:
- Quality Control: 3 years (required)
- Calypso: 3 years (preferred)
- PC-DMIS: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
