Quality Technician I

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us! At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America. As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together. SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS Audit plant personnel and procedures to ensure compliance with raw material, finished product and packaging specifications. Assist, coach, train and support other departments and personnel as needed. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that Production personnel are testing finished product and recording results in compliance with requirements. Ensure that Production personnel are properly packaging products in compliance with requirements. Ensure that Blending personnel are testing and recording results in compliance with requirements. Ensure that Production personnel scrap on shift or put on hold non‑conforming material. Investigate in-process quality problems and initiate a CAR (Corrective Action Request) if needed. Conduct warehouse audits and initiate a CAR (Corrective Action Request) if needed. Perform as an internal auditor by ensuring compliance with specifications and procedures and initiate a CAR (Corrective Action Request) if needed. Use micrometers, calipers, tape measures, 1’ rules and all raw material and finished goods laboratory equipment. Maintain accurate databases as needed. Conduct testing and/or measurements and record results in Statistical Database accurately and as needed. Assist in the development of work instructions and forms as requested. Train new employees as needed. Complete other tasks as assigned by Supervisor. All occurrences of product put on hold by Production and QA will be designated as such, recorded on NC Tracker and reported on a monthly basis for trending. EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Experience in quality control position is desirable. Experience in plastics extrusion industry is desirable. Basic computer literacy required. Use of Excel is required. Light lifting required up to 30 pounds. ABOUT US When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first‑of‑its‑kind solution featuring exclusive GP2. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates multiple manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Associated Materials, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants as required by law. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr