Quality Technician I

Who We Are Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us! 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. 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 Production personnel are testing finished product and recording results in compliance with requirements. Ensure Production personnel are properly packaging products in compliance with requirements. Ensure Blending personnel are testing and recording results in compliance with requirements. Ensure Production personnel scrap on shift or put on hold non-conforming material. All occurrences of product put on hold by Production and QA are designated as such, recorded on NC Tracker, and reported on a monthly basis for trending. Investigate in-process quality problems and initiate a Corrective Action Request (CAR) if needed. Conduct warehouse audits and initiate a CAR if needed. Perform as an internal auditor by ensuring compliance with specifications and procedures and initiate a CAR if needed. Use of micrometers, calipers, tape measures, 1’ rules, and all raw material and finished goods lab 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. Experience and/or Educational Requirements High School Diploma desired; additional education desired. Experience in a quality control position is desirable. Experience in the plastics extrusion industry is desirable. Basic computer literacy required; use of Excel is required. Light lifting up to 30 pounds required. Compensation: The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr