Company DescriptionCornerstone 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 http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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 environmentResponsible for monitoring, inspecting, and reporting all assigned activities and finished goods to ensure qualityAbility to submit clear, concise, and accurate reports of inspections, audits, test results, job site visits and delivered goodsAbility to conduct tests using a variety of tools and equipmentResponsible for preparing daily quality control activity summariesAbility to assist in developing and implement objectives, plans and priorities to achieve quality control objectives in a timely manner to meet deadlinesCommunicates with Quality Manager on methods and problem-solving procedures to successfully meet deadlinesAssists and periodically delivers internal external auditsMaintains continuous improvement practices in work areaMay be assigned additional projects or duties as designated by Team LeaderAbility to complete and present basic Root Cause analysisInspect all incoming raw materials per inspection planRecord and maintain receiving inspection resultsCompletes first article quality reportsIn-Process Verification of calibration tools for all inspection test equipment and toolsMaintains gage calibration database and recordsPerform product test and records results during product manufacturingEnsures adherence to production practices and product quality standardsAssists in the documentation of and resolution of nonconforming material and process discrepancyEvaluate product to determine if they are acceptablePerform start-up and changeover audits to verify that the product will meet specificationsProficient at using Microsoft officePerform Test Water Wall duties with loading and unloading units into the test wall and perform failure investigation as neededQualificationsTo 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 divisionSome 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 concentrationAbility to work effectively to meet deadlinesAbility to work with a diversified work forceAbility 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 hearThe employee is frequently required to walkThe 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 tasksSpecific 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 heatThe noise level in the work environment is considered moderate, and may require the use of hearing protectionThe 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 regulationsAdditional InformationWhy 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 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. 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 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. 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. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018 Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Note to External RecruitersCornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized. Notice of Recruitment FraudWe 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.