Quality Assurance Technician (Water Test)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands Canada is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (Water Test) to join our day shift team in Calgary. In this role you will perform random quality audits across production lines, enter defect data, and maintain quality records.

You will also support root cause investigations, on-site water and weld quality tests, and training on the shop floor. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 diploma, strong attention to detail, solid communication, and experience with data entry.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Computer and data entry skills.
• Familiar with problem‑solving tools such as Fishbone diagrams and 5‑why analysis.
• Six Sigma certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Perform process and product audits.
• Record quality data based on audit results to support production in identifying and correcting non-conformance trends.
• Perform product testing in a controlled environment, including on-site water testing and weld quality testing.
• Perform quality inspection and performance on incoming shipments from various suppliers.
• Provide exceptional customer service through fact-based decision making, supporting production initiatives, and working with service on remediation in the field.
• Train shop floor employees on proper assembly, calibrating equipment & coordinating maintenance.
• Participate in quality standards review, creating work instructions and job breakdown sheets.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Computer and data entry

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

Fishbone diagrams

5-Why analysis

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician (Water Test)

• Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands is North America’s leading manufacturer of exterior building materials, offering a broad portfolio of products for residential construction, remodeling, and replacement projects. Backed by this strength, Ply Gem Canada is a growing leader in the Canadian building products industry, delivering innovative, high-quality, and customizable solutions supported by exceptional service. Together, we help build strong communities while empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact, grow their careers, embrace change, and contribute to the continued success of a stable, customer-focused organization.

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this detail‑oriented, self‑starting individual is responsible for performing random quality audits on a variety of production lines, entering /reporting/communicating defect data daily, and maintaining records and files within the Quality Department. Other responsibilities include training on the shop floor, investigating root causes of recurring defects, generating reports, and supporting the Manufacturing and Quality Department where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect product throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Perform process and product audits.
• Record quality data based on audit results to support production in identifying and correcting non-conformance trends.
• Perform product testing in a controlled environment, including on-site water testing and corner strength testing for weld quality.
• Perform quality inspection and performance on incoming shipments from various suppliers.
• Provide exceptional customer service through fact-based decision making, supporting production initiatives, and working with service on remediation in the field.
• Train shop floor employees on proper assembly, calibrating equipment & coordinating maintenance.
• Participate in quality standards review, creating work instructions and job breakdown sheets.

Additional Details

• Non-Unionized hourlyposition.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including occasional Saturday shifts as required.
• Physically fit (some heavy lifting).

Education & Skills

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, and attention to detail.
• Committed to quality products and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer and data entry skills.
• Familiar and able to use problem‑solving tools such as Fishbone diagrams and 5‑why analysis.
• Certification in Six Sigma is an asset.

Cornerstone Building Brands Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.