Night Extrusion QC Technician – 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands; United States; On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day 1

Dental and vision benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a 3rd shift Quality Inspector to perform quality inspections on extruded PVC profiles. You will verify dimensions, enforce tolerances, and document results throughout the production process, working with extrusion operators to address deviations.

The role requires strong measurement skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stand for long periods. The site offers full-time hours with benefits and shift differential.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately use tape measures, calipers, profile gauges, height gauges, wall thickness gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensional specifications, quality standards, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Ability to identify cosmetic and dimensional defects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and conversions.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and accurately interpret dimensional tolerances.
• Ability to document inspection results accurately using written forms and computerized systems.
• Ability to make sound quality decisions regarding product acceptance or rejection.
• Basic computer skills including data entry, barcode scanners, and production software.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and inspect product for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when handling product, samples, gauges, or inspection materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Operators, Team Leads, Supervisors, Maintenance, Engineering, and Production personnel.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple production lines and changing priorities.
• Previous experience in manufacturing quality control, extrusion, plastics, window and door components, or related manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, SPC, or ISO quality systems is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to producing high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in a safe manner and follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Maintains exemplary attendance and reports to work on time.
• Communicates effectively in English with operators, team members, supervisors, and support personnel.
• Performs quality inspections of extruded PVC profiles throughout production to verify compliance with specifications.
• Conducts first-piece, in-process, startup, and final quality inspections.
• Uses precision measuring equipment to verify product dimensions.
• Verifies profile dimensions, cut lengths, wall thickness, appearance, color, gloss, and overall quality.
• Identifies and documents defects including surface imperfections, contamination, burn marks, scratches, dents, dimensional variation, bow, twist, and color variation.
• Ensures inspection frequencies are completed and documents all checks.
• Maintains product traceability by verifying labels, production information, lot numbers, line identification, and inspection records.
• Approves or rejects product based on standards and communicates nonconforming conditions.
• Works with Extrusion Operators to identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Places suspect material on hold and follows containment procedures.
• Completes required quality documentation and data entry.
• Assists with startup approvals, changeovers, color changes, and first article inspections.
• Performs calibration verification of inspection equipment and reports damaged devices.
• Monitors compliance with customer specifications and quality procedures.
• Supports root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap.
• Reports concerns to supervision and engineering.
• Works with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues.
• Performs 5S and housekeeping duties.
• Assists other production lines or quality areas as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Tape measures

Calipers

Height gauges

Profile gauges

Quality inspections

Reading drawings

Mathematics

Documentation

Team communication

Tools

Measurement instruments

Production software

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a 3rd shift Quality Inspector to perform quality inspections on extruded PVC profiles. You will verify dimensions, enforce tolerances, and document results throughout the production process, working with extrusion operators to address deviations.

The role requires strong measurement skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stand for long periods. The site offers full-time hours with benefits and shift differential.