Quality Control Technician, Level 1

at  Groupe Dynamite Inc

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN, LEVEL 1

Groupe Dynamite is a leading fashion digital retailer with two brands at the heart of our success, Garage and Dynamite. With over 300 stores in Canada and the U.S., and more than 4,000 people, we have been making our mark on fashion since 1975.
Our core strengths are rooted in our team, our innovation and our customers. We are proud to hire and retain aspirational leaders who are driven to achieve great things and are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Control, the Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring that bulk production meets Groupe Dynamite quality standards. This role focuses on inspecting the fabric, measurements, and construction of bulk production to ensure compliance with established quality guidelines and approved samples. The technician works closely with the quality control team to identify defects and provide feedback to improve product quality.
You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer, to an omni-channel leader and tech-first fashion disruptor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College diploma or certification; focus on Design, Patternmaking or Production a plus;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and/or Google (Docs & Sheets) and basic data entry;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify defects or non-conformities;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and spoken (French and English);
• At ease with measurements/grading, sewing and metric values (preferred);
• Understanding of garment construction (preferred);
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  Over and above a competitive salary and bonus plan, registered retirement savings, and flexible group insurance with personalised coverage that meets your needs, you will be at the forefront of a growing organisation that understands the importance of investing in people.
  You and your family can enjoy our employee discount at Garage and Dynamite, private sample sales throughout the year and many other exciting perks, including a very flexible vacation program.

• Perform visual and physical inspection of finished garments to ensure that they meet established quality standards and are within tolerance to approved shipment samples;
• Measure garments and ensure that the points of measure are within tolerance to the final specifications, across the required size range;
• Promptly identify and document quality issues, including any defects or deviations;
• Generate detailed quality reports on findings to the QA Manager;
• Work closely with the outbound team of the Distribution Centre to ensure a smooth flow of work;
• Assist in maintaining quality control guidelines.