Quality Technician First Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at .

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quality Technician conducts detailed inspections of fabricated parts, in process control inspections. Conducts audits of packaged, staged and loaded shipments to ensure compliance with Ply Gem quality requirements and specifications.

• Knows and understands all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in and about a manufacturing environment
• Responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and reporting all assigned activities and finished goods to ensure quality
• Ability to submit clear, concise, and accurate reports of inspections, audits, test results, job site visits and delivered goods
• Ability to conduct tests using a variety of tools and equipment
• Responsible for preparing daily quality control activity summaries
• Ability to assist in developing and implement objectives, plans and priorities to achieve quality control objectives in a timely manner to meet deadlines
• Communicates with Quality Manager on methods and problem-solving procedures to successfully meet deadlines
• Assists and periodically delivers internal external audits
• Maintains continuous improvement practices in work area
• May be assigned additional projects or duties as designated by Team Leader
• Ability to complete and present basic Root Cause analysis
• Inspect all incoming raw materials per inspection plan
• Record and maintain receiving inspection results
• Completes first article quality reports
• In-Process Verification of calibration tools for all inspection test equipment and tools
• Maintains gage calibration database and records
• Perform product test and records results during product manufacturing
• Ensures adherence to production practices and product quality standards
• Assists in the documentation of and resolution of nonconforming material and process discrepancy
• Evaluate product to determine if they are acceptable
• Perform start-up and changeover audits to verify that the product will meet specifications
• Proficient at using Microsoft office
• Perform Test Water Wall duties with loading and unloading units into the test wall and perform failure investigation as needed

Qualifications

To perform satisfactorily in this position, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend documents including but not limited to policy manuals, safety rules/programs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and simple correspondence, in addition, the ability to communicate information effectively one-on-one and in small group situations and settings is required

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform general mathematic calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and division
• Some positions may require advance mathematics

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform work instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form a must. In addition; the ability to solve problems, which involve multiple variables in a standard situation, is required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have a high degree of concentration
• Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with a diversified work force
• Ability to read different measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, protractor, micrometer)
• High level of Excel knowledge and Data Analysis 

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to walk
• The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; lift; climb and/or balance essential tasks
• Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Work Environment:

• The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat
• The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate, and may require the use of hearing protection
• The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas: hard hat, gloves, welding jacket or weld bibs, safety glasses, welding hood and earplugs

Safety Responsibilities:

• Before initiating work at Simenton, the employee is required to read and understand the position’s Job Safety Analysis 
• The employee must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and perform tasks in a manner consistent with Ply Gem safety training, Ply Gem Employee Manual and OSHA regulations

Additional Information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we  live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?  

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we  live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.