Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician ensures that completed vehicles meet defined quality standards through final inspections and functional testing. This role supports continuous improvement by identifying non-conformances, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.

Salary: This is an hourly role and will be based on experience, with many opportunities for pay increases and career advancement!

Responsibilites

What You'Ll Be Doing:

• Performs final inspections and functional testing on completed trucks to ensure compliance with defined standards.
• Inspects and tests materials, components, and systems (e.g., wiring, welding, paint) to verify quality specifications.
• Documents inspection results accurately and reports non-conformances.
• Segregates, contains, and escalates quality issues for resolution.
• Follows established quality control procedures and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain organized inspection records and contribute to data accuracy in quality systems.
• Complies with safety regulations and internal standards, and internal processes.
• Supports audits and compliance checks related to manufacturing quality.
• Supports the Quality Control Supervisor in achieving department goals and meeting customer expectations.

Qualifications

What You'Ll Need For Success:

• High school diploma or GED; technical training or experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, or quality preferred.
• Class 1, 2, or 3 vehicle license preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in vehicle or heavy equipment manufacturing, preferably with hydrovac or similar platforms.
• Hands-on experience with in-process inspections, audits, and quality incident investigations. · Exposure to welding, hydraulics, electronics, coatings/painting, and electromechanical systems is highly valued. 
• Experience supporting CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Proficiency with measuring tools and methods.
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection records and prepare quality reports.
• Proficiency with digital applications such as SharePoint, Outlook, Adobe and ERP software is considered an asset.
• Skilled in identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies is considered an asset.
• Effective verbal and written communication for reporting and team collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• The role requires mobility within work environments, use of office equipment, lifting to 20 pounds, clear vision and hearing, effective communication skills, and occasional travel for meetings and training sessions.

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non­-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States. 

We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger. 
There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.