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Process Technician - SMT Assembly

Etobicoke, ON · On-site

CA$22 - CA$24/hr

Perform first article inspection and validate process parameters. * Monitor process capability and yield, addressing defects and root causes. Troubleshooting & Maintenance * Identify and resolve ...

Alstom

Buyer

Mississauga, ON

Monitoring procurement project evolution, including First Article Inspections (FAI), business awards, and product development * Ensuring work package sheet commitments are met * Coordinating projects ...

Alstom

Buyer

Mississauga, ON

Monitoring procurement project evolution, including First Article Inspections (FAI), business awards, and product development * Ensuring work package sheet commitments are met * Coordinating projects ...

Hitachi

Technical Specialist, Quality Assurance

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$102K - CA$131K/yr

Support First Article Inspections as needed * Conduct/support Root Cause Analyses and continuous improvement initiatives with the other disciplines * Participate and approve bid/project engineering ...

Hitachi

Quality Assurance Specialist, Senior

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$94K - CA$121K/yr

Support First Article Inspections as needed * Support Root Cause Analyses and continuous improvement initiatives with the other disciplines * Participate and approve project engineering milestones

Hitachi

Technical Specialist, Quality Assurance

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$102K - CA$131K/yr

Support First Article Inspections as needed * Conduct/support Root Cause Analyses and continuous improvement initiatives with the other disciplines * Participate and approve bid/project engineering ...

Hexagon

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Dowling, ON · On-site

Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection plans, test procedures, training materials, and controlled documentation. * Lead prototype, pilot build, first article, and ...

INNIO

Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Welland, ON · On-site

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring ...

Innio

Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Welland, ON

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring ...

INNIO

Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Welland, ON

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring ...

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How much do first article inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for first article inspector in Ontario is $22.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a first article inspector?

A First Article Inspector is responsible for verifying the initial production run of a manufactured part to ensure it meets design specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. They perform detailed inspections using precision measuring tools and document results in reports like First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR). This role is critical in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical manufacturing, where compliance with strict quality requirements is essential. By identifying defects early, First Article Inspectors help prevent costly production errors and ensure consistency in manufacturing processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a first article inspector?

To thrive as a First Article Inspector, you need a solid background in quality control, blueprint reading, and measurement techniques, often supplemented by experience in manufacturing or aerospace industries. Familiarity with tools like calipers, micrometers, CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines), and quality management systems such as AS9102 or ISO 9001 is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you excel in reporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These abilities ensure that initial production samples meet stringent specifications and support ongoing process improvements.

What are the typical challenges faced by first article inspectors, and how can they overcome them?

First Article Inspectors often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex engineering drawings, adapting to evolving quality standards, and working under tight production schedules. Success in this role depends on keen problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to communicating discrepancies to engineering and production teams. Continual learning—such as staying current on industry standards and embracing new inspection technologies—helps inspectors remain effective. Being detail-oriented and thorough also minimizes rework, ensuring products meet client and regulatory requirements from the outset.

How to do a first article inspection?

A First Article Inspection (FAI) for a First Article Inspector involves thoroughly examining the initial produced part against engineering drawings and specifications, checking dimensions, materials, and workmanship. The inspector documents findings, compares measurements with tolerances, and verifies compliance before approving the part for production. Familiarity with inspection tools like calipers, gauges, and measurement software is essential, along with understanding quality standards such as AS9102 or ISO 9001.

What does a First Article Inspector do?

A First Article Inspector examines the initial production sample of a part or product to ensure it meets design specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. They perform detailed inspections using measurement tools and document findings, often working closely with manufacturing and quality assurance teams to approve or reject the first article before full production begins.

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Infographic showing various First Article Inspector job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,276 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Manufacturing Engineer II - Tooling

Orillia, ON • On-site

Pursuit Aerospace
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
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CA$80K - CA$90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. 

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. 

About the Opportunity: 

We’re looking for a skilled and driven Manufacturing Tooling Engineer to join our team at a fast-paced CNC machine shop serving aerospace industries. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll play a key role in designing and improving manufacturing and inspection fixtures and gauges that support new product development and efficient production. This role offers a mix of hands-on engineering work, cross-functional collaboration, and process ownership — perfect for someone who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.  

Location: Orillia, Ontario

This is an Onsite position.

Responsibilities: 

  • 3D Tooling Design: Design complex jigs, machining fixtures (mill, lathe, EDM, grinding, and laser etc.), welding fixtures, and assembly tooling for aerospace components using CAD software (Siemens NX and CATIA).
  • Gauge Design: Conceptualize and design specialized inspection gauges (e.g., Go/No-Go gauges, functional gauges, CMM holding fixtures) to verify complex aerospace geometries.
  • Ergonomics & Safety: Incorporate ergonomic principles and safety standards into tool designs to ensure they are safe and efficient for shop-floor operators to use, maneuver, and load/unload.
  • Material Selection: Select appropriate materials for based on working environment, weight constraints, thermal expansion properties, and durability requirements.
  • Structural Analysis: Perform basic structural analysis ensure fixtures can support the cutting forces, weight and stress of heavy aerospace components without deflecting.
  • Advanced GD&T Application: Strictly apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 standards to all tooling and gauge designs to ensure they meet stringent aerospace tolerances.
  • Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis: Perform complex tolerance stack-up calculations to guarantee that the fixture or gauge will not consume the allowable tolerance of the actual flight part.
  • Process Development: Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC Programmers to develop machining and assembly strategies, determining how the part will be held, located, and processed at each manufacturing stage.
  • Tool Tryout Support: Work hands-on with the tool room, metrology lab, and production floor during the "tryout" or "buyoff" phase to troubleshoot and validate newly manufactured fixtures and gauges.
  • Supplier Coordination: Liaise with external toolmakers and vendors, providing design reviews and clarifying requirements for outsourced fixture builds.
  • Detailed Drafting: Create comprehensive 2D manufacturing drawings for tool fabrication, including detailed bills of materials (BOMs), hardware callouts, and assembly instructions.
  • Configuration Management: Manage tooling revisions and engineering change records to ensure strict traceability.
  • First Article Inspection Support: Assist the quality team during the FAI process by ensuring the checking fixtures and gauges are calibrated and functioning as intended.
  • Other jobs, like preparing manufacturing engineering documents and CNC programs, assigned by engineering manager

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering and fixture designing or a related industry (aerospace experience preferred).
  • Solid understanding of CAD/CAM systems, GD&T, and CNC programming for multi-axis operations.
  • Proficient with shop mathematics and conventional machining processes.
  • Experience with Siemens NX and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes such as EDM, grinding, plasma coatings, heat treatment, laser drilling, or welding.
  • Experience working with inspection techniques and quality systems in a regulated industry.
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing, PFMEA, or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Previous experience with airflow component processes or aerospace part validation is a plus.

Physical Requirements: 

  • Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle components and computer equipment.
  • Frequently required to talk, hear, and interact with shop floor and office personnel.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • May occasionally lift or move up to 10 lbs.
  • Must have close vision and color vision for reading technical documents and performing inspections.

Compensation & Benefits: Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on your employment classification - whether you're full-time, part-time, or a contractor

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

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