Process Control

Machinists check their own work at the machine. QC reviews it again. A dedicated foreman owns the job from first operation to final sign-off. That layered accountability is what keeps our 98% on-time completion rate where it is.

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  • Dedicated project ownership

    Every job at Brodeur has a foreman who owns it from start to finish. That person knows the part, knows the customer, and is the last set of eyes before anything ships. Over time, foremen tend to become specialists for specific clients. That's not a policy. It's just what happens when the same person is responsible for the same work, job after job.

  • Structured production flow

    Jobs move through the shop on a defined path. Scheduling, routing, staging, and handoffs are managed through our ERP system, so nothing gets lost between operations. Every transition is deliberate. Every step has a record.

  • Facility built for control

    Climate-controlled throughout. Calibrated tools at every machine. A dedicated inspection room built for dimensional verification, not improvised. The physical environment at Brodeur isn't incidental to quality. It's part of how we hold tolerance on the jobs that demand it.

  • Full traceability, every job

    Inspection reports are generated for every part and kept on file for seven years. Not because a customer always asks for them, but because they always could. That documentation trail is the record of exactly what we did, how we measured it, and who signed off on it.

Controlled setup and verification

Setup verification Machinists validate workholding, tooling, and offsets before work begins. This prevents downstream errors and stabilizes the full machining sequence.
At-machine inspection tools Each machine is equipped with calibrated instruments for rapid measurement during setup and between passes. This supports real-time adjustment and reduces scrap.
Phase sign-off procedures Before moving to the next step, machinists verify dimensions, surface conditions, and critical features. These checks are documented and acknowledged at the machine.
Documentation between operations Measurements, observations, and variances are logged in real time, supporting traceability and communication between machinists, foremen, and QC.

Thorough inspection. Every part. Every time.

When machining is complete, every part goes through a final inspection in our controlled environment. QC verifies dimensions against specification. The foreman reviews and signs off. Nothing ships on assumptions. Inspection reports are created for every job, logged into our system, and retained for seven years. If you ever need to know exactly what happened to a part, we can tell you.

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Evolving processes for greater accuracy

Training and skill development Machinists, foremen, and QC staff receive ongoing training in new tooling, software, and inspection techniques to maintain high standards.
Equipment and infrastructure investment Machine-specific lifts, new CNC systems, upgraded inspection tools, and improved shop floor layouts enhance precision and reduce operator strain.
Process refinement and documentation Internal procedures are regularly reviewed and updated to improve traceability, reduce variation, and ensure consistent execution across teams.