Doors & Jambs Quality Inspector — Manufacturing

Kinsley Power Systems; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Metrie, North America's leading interior millwork manufacturer, seeks a Quality Technician I in Lake Charles, LA. You will inspect door assemblies, verify specifications, and communicate any quality issues affecting production and delivery.

This onsite role supports a safe, efficient manufacturing environment, with a 7:00am-4:00pm Monday–Friday schedule and teamwork focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret English-language production documents and work orders.
• Able to read and interpret production tickets and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of door handing, jamb species, and manufacturing processes preferred.
• Ability to safely operate pneumatic tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy in fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to team goals.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S.
• Support and promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards and communicating concerns.
• Verify correct assembly of door units and related components.
• Identify and verify head jambs, leg jambs, hinges, doors, and other components.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Verify material type, species, size, and quantity against production requirements.
• Identify damaged materials, defects, or quality concerns and communicate issues to production.
• Perform quality checks with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy.
• Support daily production goals by ensuring products meet quality standards.
• Verify completed units are accurate and ready for shipment or internal transfer.
• Communicate quality issues that could impact internal customers, loaders, or delivery schedules.
• Assist with tracking cart numbers throughout production.
• Complete substitution and scrap reports accurately and on time.
• Maintain records related to inspections and material usage.
• Report discrepancies, damaged materials, and inventory concerns.
• Complete assigned work accurately and efficiently each day.
• Meet productivity expectations while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with team members to support goals and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read and interpret English production文

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication & problem-solving

Pneumatic tools operation

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Metrie, North America's leading interior millwork manufacturer, seeks a Quality Technician I in Lake Charles, LA. You will inspect door assemblies, verify specifications, and communicate any quality issues affecting production and delivery.

This onsite role supports a safe, efficient manufacturing environment, with a 7:00am-4:00pm Monday–Friday schedule and teamwork focused on quality and continuous improvement.