Quality Technician

Overview

Founded in 1997, Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding distributed worldwide. Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) added the business to their industry leading brands in 2018. Our company purpose is “Fulfilling the Dreams of Home”. Home is the place where we feel safe, make memories and connect with one another, and where we can be our best, authentic selves.

Fortune Brands Innovations operates in the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security, which are powered by strong tailwinds and underpinned by our leading brands. Behind those brands is the Fortune Brands Advantage, our capabilities that empower us to execute in any environment. We are dedicated to fostering a culture that ensures maximum equipment reliability, process efficiency, and effective associate engagement.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Technician to be a leader in our initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

The Manufacturing Quality Technician is accountable for protecting our customers by ensuring only compliant materials enter and exit the plant. This role combines inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in-process components, and finished composite decking products with data-driven analysis to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include auditing quality processes, maintaining documentation and calibrations, and communicating issues to support timely resolution.

By identifying process improvement opportunities and collaborating cross-functionally, the technician helps ensure product reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

12.5 hour shifts available.

A shift:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Saturday 6:30am to 7:00pm

B shift:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Saturday 6:30pm to 7:00am

Starting Wage DOE and Qualification is $24.00 per hour

Technical Knowledge

• Measurement and test equipment use and calibrations including hand tools, gauges, optical tools, balances, color meters, and force measuring instruments.
• Accurate data entry and analysis methods.
• Quality management system compliance.
• Process improvement and problem-solving approaches.
• Area management and housekeeping best practices.
• Risk assessment reasoning.
• Nonconforming materials and rework handling.
• Sampling plans and proper sample preparation.
• Inspection techniques and processes.
• Auditing.

Core Skills

• Writing
  
  Skills:
  
  Write clear, simple sentences, complete technical forms, and apply basic math concepts like estimation and spatial reasoning.
• Reading
  
  Skills:
  
  Interpret manuals, safety instructions, reports, and understand images, graphs, and coding systems in the work area.
• Oral
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicate effectively, respond to questions, and collaborate with supervisors and team members to support plant improvements.
• Motivation:
  Take responsibility for assignments, improve skills, and set personal goals with actionable strategies.
• Integrity:
  Be honest with company property and time, communicate respectfully, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Reliability:
  Maintain punctuality, stay composed in stressful situations, and work effectively in a structured environment. Arrive fit for duty each shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• Proficiency with using a computer.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Proficiency differentiating shades of color.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• At least 18 years of age.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong English, reading, and writing skills for career advancement, including the ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and procedural documents.
• Previous forklift operation experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience.

The physical requirements outlined below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for…