Quality Inspection Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
POSITION TITLE: Quality Inspection Coordinator
LOCATION: Owen Sound, Ontario
SHIFTS: Day Shift (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
PAY: $60,000-$64,000 annually
MacLean Engineering is looking for skilled and experienced Quality Inspection Coordinator to join our growing team in Owen Sound, Ontario This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic work environment, this position is for you!
About the Position: The Quality Inspection Coordinator role is to verify that product and component quality meets the Company’s, Customer’s and other regulatory specifications with a focus on identifying and evaluating product quality through monitoring, measuring and identifying to increase productivity and reduce defects as well as mentoring co-workers with a goal for continuously improving the quality of MacLean products. This position requires the following proficiencies:
- Be responsible to perform Quality inspection of components that are in process or completed in Fabrication including, but not limited to; Saw/Burn/Bend, Weld, Machine Shop, Blast/Paint, or any other sources as assigned daily by the Supervisor.
- Understand and interpret welding requirements and specifications from blueprints and drawings.
- Inspect welds through visual inspection and use of designated measuring tools.
- Sign-off drawings as designated for visual inspection or complete and apply inspection tags
- Identify where NDE requirements are required, perform NDE inspections, and coordinate repairs on non-conforming components.
- Ensure material traceability through heat number track is being followed and applied on burnt and welded parts for certified weldments. CSA or ROPS/FOPS components.
- Check for and monitor serial number application on required components for traceability.
- Random checks on welding equipment to ensure WPS parameters are within tolerance, weld consumables are properly stored.
- Identify and report welding defects to the Lead Hand or Supervisor.
- Monitor, verify and record that necessary weld repairs have been completed.
- Identify and communicate errors on fabrication drawings to the department Supervisor or MPE.
- Assist MPE department with providing details or Root Cause analysis of non-conformances.
- Assist in identifying areas of Improvement in manufacturability - including weldment fitting steps, weld joint design and component fixturing to improve fabrication quality and efficiency.
- Monitor in process inspection of blast and painted components to ensure blast profile and paint DFT checks are being completed by operators.
- Perform routine checks of blasted and painted parts for defects relating to weld quality -i.e.porosity, excessive grinding marks, classified surfaces and report defects and non-conformances to Supervisor or MPE or apply non-conformance tag and move components to Quarantine for further disposition.
- Monitor and maintain calibration records for all in house measuring devices and components. Perform spot checks of measuring equipment to ensure accuracy to a known standard, calibration records are up to date and tools are in good working condition.
- Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor or designate.
About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:
- Minimum High School Diploma or Certificate of Completion
- Previous or current CWB welding certificate is an asset
- Related post-secondary training is an asset
- CWB WELDING INSPECTOR LEVEL 1 certificate. (See planned training)
- SSPC/NACE CIP Level 1 certificate (See planned training)
- 3+ years’ fabrication experience in fitting and welding and/or previous experience inspecting manufactured products.
- Computer experience (MS Office) is an asset
- Blueprint reading and understanding weld joint configuration.
- Knowledge of MEMCO/CWB Weld procedures and process specifications.
Planned Training
- Canadian Welding Bureau Level 1 Visual Inspection (CWB L1)
- AMPP CIP Level 1 inspection (future)
- Magnetic Particle Testing Level 1
About Us:
Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.
Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.
Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety-first environment to build high-quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.
We offer competitive wages and benefits including:
- 3 weeks’ vacation annually.
- Paid sick and family emergency time.
- Free coffee!
- Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
- Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
- Annual Employee Bonus
- $250 Annual Safety Shoe allowance
- $200 Prescription Safety Glasses allowance every 24 months
- Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more
If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!
Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position. A clear and satisfactory result is required for all candidates prior to the confirmation of employment.
We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.