Quality Control Technician

Job Category: Quality/Continuous Improvement

Requisition Number: QUALI
003617

Posted: December 31, 2025

Job Type: Full-Time

Rate: $18 USD per hour

Buckeye IG, 6415 S Apache Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326, USA

The Quality Control Technician in the Quality Control department is tasked with ensuring that the glass fabrication meets high-quality standards while supporting daily production goals, for Cardinal IG, a leading glass fabricator recognized nationally for delivering top-quality insulating glass products for the residential window and door industry.

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety practices and guidelines
• Operate High Tech Glass Fabrication Equipment
• Ensure open communication with manager and team by keeping radio on while working on the plant floor
• Foster strong relationships with our production team to drive a quality improvement culture
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while upholding a high level of professionalism
• Responsible for calibration of all equipment and updating the calibration log
• Engage in brainstorming sessions and coordinate innovative ideas
• Participate in classroom training to enhance skills and develop the ability to train others
• Perform routine product and process quality checks to support the BEIG quality control plan
• Conduct basic statistical analyses and root cause investigations for quality and production issues
• Accurately interpret quality specifications in a timely manner
• Use a tape measure and Caliper/SPC
• Collaborate with other Quality Technicians, Production Staff, and Production Managers on quality-related matters
• Inspect product for quality to meet or exceed Cardinal and customer expectations
• Perform housekeeping tasks in the workspace to maintain a clean work area
• Escalate quality-related issues to designated personnel or leadership when necessary
• Assist the team, leads, and management in achieving departmental objectives
• Work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, including attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• May be required to work overtime, different shifts, and perform additional tasks to meet company needs and deadlines
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and potentially sharp objects
  
  Noise levels can be high and will vary based on the location in the plant

• Consistent work history in glass manufacturing or warehouse setting (preferred)
• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications / Moderate computer skills
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Quality Control (required)

☒Vision ☒Hearing ☒Occasionally stand/walk for extended time ☒Occasionally grip up to 40lbs ☒Occasionally bend to floor/reach to 72 inches ☒Occasionally push/pull up to 35lbs ☒Occasionally pinch up to 10bs ☒Occasionally push up to 8lbs ☒Occasionally lift/carry up to 46lbs ☒Occasionally use hand coordination (fine/gross motor) ☒Occasionally climb a flight of stairs ☒Occasionally Bend down to 13 inches

• Rewarding Monthly Profit
  - Sharing Plan/401 K
• Generous Employee Referral Program ($$$ paid for your recruiting efforts)
• Cross‑training and growth advancement opportunities
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off – 9 Paid Holidays
• Work‑life balance – various shifts available
• Climate‑controlled facility and covered parking

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Pay: $18.00/hour

Bonus: Potential Monthly Profit Sharing for all Shifts

Cardinal Glass is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. If you’re looking into making a career move, Cardinal may be just the new experience you’ve been searching for.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks or be assigned to a different department and/or shift as necessary to meet business objectives.

All Cardinal personnel are expected to contribute to a safe working environment by performing duties cleanly and safely.

Note:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer – This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.