Posted 2 months ago
Quality Technician - GEC
@ Grote Industries
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
Grote Industries is hiring a night-shift Quality Technician in Waterloo, Ontario, to carry out incoming, outgoing and first-off inspections, run failure analysis and support quality systems under IATF 16949. The role is full-time and permanent, paying $23-26 per hour, with a night shift from 11:30 pm to 7:30 am and flexible scheduling as production needs require.
Pay:
$23–$26 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Inspect components, assemblies and processes against specifications
- Perform incoming, outgoing and first-off inspections
- Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations
- Maintain calibration of gauges and quality records
- Support PPAP, corrective actions and continuous improvement
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology
- 2-3 years of quality assurance or control in electronics manufacturing
- Experience with measuring instruments and gauges
- Soldering experience; IPC certification an asset
- Knowledge of IATF 16949; certification an asset
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | IPC, IATF 16949 |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electronics Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support |
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Grote Industries
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A leader in smart visibility systems, bringing value to customers through relationships & solutions that light the way.
Full company description
Grote Industries is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of lighting products and safety systems for a variety of heavy duty trucks and trailers, vocational and passenger vehicles, plus lighting in industries such as agriculture, mining, forestry, construction, emergency/rescue, municipal, recreational, and military. Grote engineers and manufactures LED, fluorescent, and incandescent interior lamps, exterior stop/tail/turn signal and marker lamps, as well as mirrors, power and communication delivery systems, connections, and reflective accessories.
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,140
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 601
- Reported office locations
- 2600 Lanier Drive, Madison, IN 47250, US
- Business categories
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Grote Industries
- Specialties
- Lighting solutions
- Vehicle lighting and safety systems
- LED lighting
- Interior lamps
- Exterior stop
- tail
- turn and marker lamps
- Off-road LED lights
- Truck and Trailer Smart Systems
- Fleet Solutions
- OEM Lighting Solutions
- Fleet Safety
- and Lamp-Outage Detection
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- No
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- 0
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Grote Industries is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of lighting products and safety systems for a variety of heavy duty trucks and trailers, vocational and passenger vehicles, plus lighting in industries such as agriculture, mining, forestry, construction, emergency/rescue, municipal, recreational, and military. Grote engineers and manufactures LED, fluorescent, and incandescent interior lamps…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Madison, IN |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1901 |
| Specialties | Lighting solutionsVehicle lighting and safety systemsLED lightingInterior lampsExterior stoptailturn and marker lampsOff-road LED lightsTruck and Trailer Smart SystemsFleet Solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Quality Technician – Night Shift
Position Summary
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Technician is responsible for conducting incoming, outgoing, and first-off inspections, performing failure analysis, and providing quality support for issues on production lines. The Quality Technician will also support quality system activities and continuous improvement initiatives in accordance with customer and company requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Inspect components and assemblies and conduct product and process audits to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering drawings, and IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management System requirements.
- Support Quality Department activities, including PPAP, failure analysis, corrective actions, and related quality documentation.
- Perform incoming, outgoing, and first-off inspections in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
- Maintain the calibration of inspection instruments and gauges and ensure accurate and up-to-date quality records.
- Support verification and testing in accordance with engineering specifications to resolve quality issues on production lines.
- Conduct failure analysis of components, assemblies, and production issues and assist in identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality improvement activities.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or Electronics Engineering Technician program.
- 2–3 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
- Experience inspecting electronic components and assemblies.
- Hands-on experience using a variety of measuring instruments and gauges, including calibration and verification activities.
- Working knowledge of electronic components and assemblies.
- Soldering experience; IPC training/certification is an asset.
- Working knowledge and experience with IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management Systems; IATF 16949 certification is an asset.
- Experience conducting failure analysis and troubleshooting quality issues identified during production and inspection.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
- Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule as required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work Schedule
- Night shift 11:30 pm – 7:30 am
- Flexible scheduling may be required based on business and production needs.
Compliance Statement
Grote Electronics complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and all applicable employment laws. We are also committed to upholding the Ontario Human Rights Code, ensuring a workplace and recruitment process that is free from discrimination and barriers.
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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $23-26 / hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person. Waterloo, Ontario
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