About Ocean Steel and Construction Limited
Incorporated in 1955, Ocean Steel has grown to become one of the largest steel fabricators in Eastern Canada and one of the most respected steel suppliers on the Eastern Seaboard. It services several markets, including all of Canada, the Eastern United States, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Ocean designs, fabricates and erects structural steel for buildings and bridges. It also manufactures and installs platework, such as breechings, stacks, ducts, penstocks, process & storage tanks and custom process-equipment. Ocean Steel has two, modern New Brunswick-based plants in Saint John and in Fredericton. We currently have sales offices in Saint John, New Brunswick, and Burlington, Massachusetts.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for ensuring our products meet quality standards and customer specifications, during and following the production process.The ideal candidate must be able to effectively communicate with other departments and shop personnel focusing on a high level of quality, detail orientation and ownership. The QC Inspector will need to monitor and offer ideas for improvement of inspection processes and controls to ensure manufactured products meet drawing specifications through various stages of production. This will be done through a shared knowledge with others in department to assist in promoting a better trained workforce.
Responsibilities
- Daily inspection of all aspects of structural steel fabrication, including: visual inspection of welds, dimensional checks, inspection of surface preparation and coatings, incoming inspection, fil-up, and bolting
- Ensure all steel quality standards are met
- Routinely inspect all welds, dimension and surfaces
- Work the manufacturing professionals during the production process, approving the quality of raw materials before manufacturing begins
- Provide final in=depth inspection once production is complete
- Sign off and approve all final product before it leaves the plant
- Find and correct faults in both materials and the manufacturing process
- Test performance of completed product to ensure it meets quality standards and recommendations as needed
Technical Requirements
- Certified Welding Inspector (CSA W178.2) by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB);
- Welding and/or steel fabrication background
- Experience with quality systems (AISC, ISO)
- Coatings inspection and AMPP/NACE certification would be definite assets
Business Requirements
- Team oriented
- Strong detail orientation
- Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer-focused environment
- Be aware of and comply with all relevant safety policy and procedures
Cultural Requirements
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Ocean Steel offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to dependents of employees, health & wellness programming and team celebratory events.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
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