Quality Control Technician

Job Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, CAN, T9K 0K4

Requisition ID: 37308

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries.

Job Overview:

Build Quality. Solve Problems. Make an Impact.

Are you a certified Welding Inspector who takes pride in delivering quality work and solving complex challenges? Join a team where your expertise directly impacts safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction in the mining industry. We're looking for a hands-on QA Technician II who enjoys being in the field, collaborating with operations, and driving continuous improvement through quality excellence.

Reports to: Manager, Reliability and Quality

Shift: 7x7, 12h shifts rotation of days and nights

Safety Sensitive: Yes - drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of 5-year provincial driving record will be required.

Travel: up to 25% travel within Canada and the USA

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Perform welding, fabrication, and NDT inspections to ensure compliance with company, customer, and industry standards.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and work scopes to verify quality requirements are met.
• Investigate quality concerns, identify root causes, and support corrective actions to reduce rework.
• Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality documentation and records.
• Coordinate quality control activities, including weld traceability, welder qualifications, and CWB compliance.
• Support customer audits, inspections, and scope-review visits while providing exceptional customer service.
• Participate in production meetings, providing updates on quality performance and improvement opportunities.
• Promote a safe, positive work environment and mentor team members on quality best practices.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• CWB Welding Inspector certification (required).
• CGSB MT certification (required); PT, UT, or XRF certifications are considered assets.
• Experience performing welding and NDT inspections in a mining, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.
• Strong understanding of welding codes, quality standards, and inspection processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with SAP is an asset.
• Valid class 5 driver's license and have no restrictions to access any mine site.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization. The position is currently open, and we are actively seeking a candidate for immediate placement. Accommodation during the recruitment process is available on request.

At Komatsu Canada we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

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