Night-Shift Quality Auditor: Lab Testing & Kaizen

Copperweld; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

Copperweld is seeking a Quality Auditor for weekday nights (12-hour shifts) in Fayetteville, TN. The role supports manufacturing and distribution by ensuring products and processes meet quality standards, conducting inspections, and driving corrective actions.

Shifts run Mon-Wed 5p-5a (mon-thu 5p-5a) with a $1.10/hr shift premium. Candidates should have QA lab experience and strong attention to detail, with proficiency in MS Office and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Assurance laboratory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of wire drawing processes preferred, including die theory and calculations
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related software

Responsibilities

• Operate and utilize laboratory equipment including OES testing, SEM, metallograph, tensile testers, and other equipment required to conduct laboratory testing
• Conduct process audits and dock audits to evaluate product and process characteristics
• Perform Receiving Inspections in accordance with defined requirements
• Conduct Special Characteristic inspections as required
• Perform data analysis to assess current-state process and product conditions
• Prepare and provide quality reports to the Quality Manager as required
• Conduct metallurgical failure analyses of materials and components
• Perform 5S audits and actively participate in 5S activities to support continuous improvement
• Calculate and report daily, weekly, and monthly Internal PPM metrics
• Create and maintain weekly and monthly Internal Corrective Action status reports (open, closed, past due)
• Update and maintain Quality Informational Boards and Quality Alert Boards
• Serve as a Kaizen team champion and/or facilitator
• Provide problem-solving support using tools such as 8D and 5 Why's
• Create, post, and maintain Internal Quality Alerts as needed
• Monitor and assist with the disposition of RMAs as required
• Maintain control of the test laboratory, ensuring equipment upkeep and compliance with 5S standards
• Analyze, identify, and implement process improvements to reduce quality issues and improve process capability and performance
• Perform testing and measurements using a variety of metrology and measurement equipment
• Interact effectively with internal and external customers, peers, and cross-functional teams
• Perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned by the Quality Manager

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Copperweld is seeking a Quality Auditor for weekday nights (12-hour shifts) in Fayetteville, TN. The role supports manufacturing and distribution by ensuring products and processes meet quality standards, conducting inspections, and driving corrective actions.

Shifts run Mon-Wed 5p-5a (mon-thu 5p-5a) with a $1.10/hr shift premium. Candidates should have QA lab experience and strong attention to detail, with proficiency in MS Office and data reporting.