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St. Thomas – Formet, Ontario, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

A QA Technician is responsible for ensuring Formet and Customer quality requirements are met by identifying and providing input to resolve quality problems. They will cover the Team Leader in case of his/her absence. The QA Technician will support the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring customer satisfaction.

This position has been posted to fill an existing vacancy.

POSITION SALARY:

$35.76 CAD Hourly

This range reflects only the base salary and does not include other components of our total compensation package, such as the Continuous Improvement Program, GRRSP Matching, MBC Program, and other variable benefits.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent.

• Completion or enrollment in a Quality Technician-related course from a recognized college.

• Minimum 1 year in the Automotive Field.

YOUR PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous exposure to Quality Assurance systems and requirements an asset.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.

• Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.

• Support the QEC’s on new and existing programs.

• Generating and up keep of Inspection Data Sheets, Visual Aids, Fixture Instructions and EPC’s.

• Support Buy-off’s when required internal and at integrators.

• Audit the First-Off / Mid-Off processes, and set up verifications to ensure it is being done correctly.

• Initiate and coordinate problem reports and containments.

• Up keep of gauges and Checking Fixtures.

• Perform capability / reliability studies as required.

• Keep product cleaned up in quarantine and MDR’s are completed.

• Participate in problem solving activities.

• Participate in Product, System and Process Audits as required.

• Archive completed Inspection Data and Set Up Sheets.

• Be dedicated to generating and or assisting in PPAP packages when required.

• Audit and approve Special Material Requests and reworked material when required.

• Assist in the training of production personnel in all quality requirements when needed.

• Maintain a sound understanding of customers product and engineering specifications.

• Take initiative to follow through on completion of tasks / projects, PMR’s and CIP’s.

• Attend and or Champion quality meetings when requested.

• Cover for the Team Leader and or other Technicians if he/she is absent.

• Provide support to all Departments for quality related issues.

• Perform other duties as designated.

BENEFITS:

• Shifts rotate every 2 weeks between Days, Afternoons and Midnights.

• Shift premiums of $0.85/hour (afternoons) and $1.35/hour (midnights).

• Weekly pay via direct deposit.

• Overtime (1.5x) after 40 hours worked (hourly).

• Vacation entitlement:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 4 company paid holidays + 2x ½ days = 15 days annually.

• Option to bank your overtime to earn up to an extra 5 days of paid time off (approved in the same manner as vacation time) (27 hours x 1.5 = 40 hours).

• Medical and dental benefits after 1 month of employment.

• Free onsite physiotherapy.

• Free on-site counselling.

• Magna will contribute an amount equal to 3% of regular earnings every week to your retirement savings (MBC program).

• Profit sharing paid in the second quarter of every year (EEPPP Program).

• Matched GRRSP.

• Company paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).

• Optional group life insurance and critical illness insurance for self and spouse.

• Safety shoe, prescription safety glasses and custom molded earplug allowance.

• Company paid uniforms (if you choose to use).

• Company BBQ, holiday parties and company events.

• Corporate social responsibility initiatives - 6k for water walk, support local charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children’s Health Foundation and many more).

• Magna Service Award Program.

• Roger’s and Bell cellphone data plan available – as low as $50/month!

• Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options – we are known for our amazing cafeteria! Free coffee, juice, and tea.

• Educational Assistance Program.

• Employee discounts: new vehicles, amusement parks, etc.

• Plant-wide continuous improvement program: 2025 bonus = $1930

• You get to work with a FANTASTIC Team! One Team, One Formet!

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request