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IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a QA Technician on a full-time, to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Calgary, AB Plant. This state-of-the-art manufacturing plant produces premium roofing shingles in a high-speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment.
Reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a quality plan to drive continuous improvement in plant performance and assuring that the finished product complies with company, industry, and government standards.
Responsibilities

• Collates and analyses performance data and charts against defined parameters
• Performs tests in the Laboratory on key parameters associated with the quality assurance of finished products
• Support the development and implementation of a quality plan to drive continuous improvement in plant performance
• Monitors quality impact of new production processes, methods, or equipment
• Escalates quality assurance issues to the Quality team and Plant management on a timely basis
• Implements ongoing quality improvement processes and procedures working with interdepartmental teams and with the involvement of the production employees
• Ensures that the Lab equipment is calibrated and in good condition and communicates material and spare requirements in advance
• Measures quality assurance metrics to opportunities for improvement, progress on goals, and accountability for performance
• Identifies troubleshoots and drives resolution of production quality deficiencies and problems
• Be able to lift 25 lbs. The person may be required to move a bundle of shingles with 60lbs on a trolley, this task is usually done with assistance
• Works with shipping to ensure that outgoing products are sorted segregated, isolated, and downgraded as per disposition from the quality team
• Monitors the quality of finished products in Real-time, resolves with the production team and escalates quality issues on a timely basis

Education

• Diploma or Degree in a Science related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution is an asset but not required

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial process manufacturing environment in a quality assurance role with hands-on experience with quality management systems preferred
• Experience working in a Laboratory environment and calibrating troubleshooting instruments will be an asset
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

• Communication: Ability to interact with Frontline teams
• Team player: Able to help QA/QC supervisor with tasks assigned
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where tests results may be required quickly
• Commitment to HSE
• Self-initiative: Ability to work diligently without supervision

Schedule

• The work schedule is flexible, and availability to work weekends, and holidays is required

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.