Quality & Safety Technician

ND-Fargo-MW Minnkota Windows 2324 Main Ave W West Fargo, ND 58078, USA Position: Quality & Safety Technician Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (OT as required) Pay Rate: $23.00 - $26.00+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefit Package Location: Minnkota Windows West Fargo, ND SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES The Quality & Safety Technician supports manufacturing operations by helping maintain product quality, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance. This role performs inspections, maintains required records, assists with nonconformance and incident follow-up, supports safety training and hazard identification efforts, and helps ensure products and processes meet internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable certification and safety requirements. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of a Minnkota Windows Game Changer. Engage in team based lean and continuous improvement activities, helping to streamline workflows and drive a culture of operational excellence. Comprehend and follow company safety, quality, and productivity processes. Perform in-process and final inspections to verify materials, workmanship, and finished goods meet manufacturing specifications, customer requirements, and applicable standards. Support the Minnkota Windows Quality Management System (QMS) by maintaining required documentation, inspection records, and control logs. Verify materials and workmanship meet NFRC requirements, internal standards, drawings, and specifications, as applicable. Document defects and identify nonconforming raw materials, work-in-process, or finished goods; assist with segregation, disposition, and corrective action follow-up. Maintain inspection and test equipment calibration and verification records, as applicable. Conduct routine safety inspections and hazard observations throughout the facility; report unsafe conditions, behaviors, and equipment concerns. Support incident, injury, and near-miss reporting and investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and assisting with corrective action tracking. Assist with coordination and documentation of required safety training, safety meetings, and compliance records. Monitor the availability, condition, and proper use of personal protective equipment, safety supplies, and related materials. Partner with production and other departments to communicate quality and safety concerns and support timely resolution. Support field issue investigations and related decisions associated with product quality and conformance, as needed. Work flexible hours, overtime, or weekends as needed. Prompt and dependable attendance. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALITIES Understanding of the Minnkota Windows QMS, NFRC requirements, and applicable quality standards. Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and applicable OSHA requirements. Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, procedures, and other technical documents. Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers to verify dimensions and tolerances. Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and documentation skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and support accountability for quality and safety practices. Ability to work accurately, thoroughly, and consistently while maintaining dependable and professional workplace relationships. Demonstrated initiative to identify problems, investigate root causes, and support corrective actions. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required. Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibilities related to quality inspection, safety support, or a combination of both preferred. Experience with incident reporting, safety documentation, inspections, or regulatory compliance preferred. Experience in window manufacturing is preferred. Preferred certifications or training include OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR/AED, forklift trainer or operator certification, internal auditor training, or other quality- and safety-related coursework. Specific Requirements for Level 2 Quality & Safety Technician 2: In addition to Level 1 requirements: Perform quality inspections and safety support activities with greater independence and judgment. Support more complex nonconformance, corrective action, incident, and near-miss follow-up activities. Assist with internal audits, safety training coordination, and development of documentation or process improvements. Serve as a knowledgeable resource for quality and safety processes within the operation. Two or more years of related experience in quality inspection, safety support, or manufacturing compliance activities preferred. Demonstrated ability to identify issues, document findings accurately, and support corrective action follow-through. Working knowledge of applicable quality systems, inspection methods, safety practices, and regulatory requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr