Quality Technician

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Quality Technician to help us ensure that non-conforming products do not continue through the production process and are not distributed to customers. In this role, you will conduct routine quality inspections of raw materials and finished goods throughout production, including in-process and final inspections. During these inspections, Quick Problem-Solving, and Root Cause Analysis methods will be performed to support the manufacturing process and ensure delivery of quality material.

Base Pay: $24 per hour

Benefits Start Day 1

80 Hours Paid Time Off

On Demand Pay - easy access to your pay when you need it

• Drive quality at the source by providing work areas with the quality at the source necessities
• Outline critical to quality process steps and understand capabilities, controls, and necessary equipment and tools to adequately perform job functions
• Create work instructions and visual aids to support lines
• Embody a no defect forward culture
• Supports supervisor and operations with line calls
• Maintain quality at the source through general quality controls and inspections
• Audit the quality of in-coming materials, work in progress materials, and finished product in accordance with standards
• Perform all required ASTM quality control testing on aggregate and concrete products including, but not limited to, field-testing (slump, air content, unit weight, yield, cylinders, etc.), gradations on production aggregates, and lab work (compression testing and scheduling)
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and working correctly and lab area is organized
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of testing completed with results
• Report quality nonconformances to the supervisor immediately
• Participate with internal and external team members, vendors, and Regional Quality Manager in resolving quality problems by investigating complaints, collecting necessary data, and solving complaint utilizing established Cornerstone Building Brands Quality Problem-Solving methodology
• Analyze and interpret technical information and effectively present information to sales, project managers, operations, and other employees within the organization
• Support existing product specifications and new product request by documenting customer expectations and trialed product through detailed process steps, mix designs, and recipes

• English/Spanish Bilingual
• High school diploma or GED, Associate’s degree preferred
• Experience as an Inspection or quality technician
• Experience in manufacturing environments that are fast-paced
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 75 lbs

• Working computer knowledge; including applicable Microsoft software
• Understanding of mathematical concepts such as ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Working with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently and has advanced organizational skills
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and…