Quality Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 85,962,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an Extrusion Associate for the 3rd shift to inspect product quality and perform testing in a manufacturing QA lab. You will ensure conformity to specifications, operate test equipment, and assist with troubleshooting across shifts.

Responsibilities include recording data, communicating deviations, and maintaining clean, organized work areas while adhering to safety practices. Training and development programs are available.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Six months of related or production experience required.
• Able to read, write and have working knowledge of machine mechanics.
• Must have good mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Able to perform Extrusion Associate 1 duties and operate testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished product for quality within specifications.
• Conduct tests to reveal non‑visual product flaws.
• Accept in‑spec product; reject out‑of‑spec product.
• Ensure testing equipment is in proper working order.
• Notify supervisor of deviations for quick correction.
• Maintain QA paperwork accurately and legibly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math aptitude

Communication skills

Excellent attendance

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gloss meter

Testing equipment

Computer

Ten-key

Job description

Job Details

Base Pay: $20.00–$30.00 per hour

3rd Shift: Monday‑Friday, 11pm‑7am

Responsibilities

• Associate inspects finished product for consistency within established product quality specifications.
• Associate conducts tests to reveal non‑visual product flaws.
• Associate accepts product within specification and rejects all out‑of‑specification product.
• Associate ensures all testing equipment is in proper working order.
• Conduct a variety of tests on finished product to determine product quality within an established range of performance.
• Notify operator and/or supervisor of deviations for quick correction.
• Test raw materials for consistency, where applicable.
• Reject all out of specification product; place questionable product on “hold” for disposition by management personnel; recommend 100% audit of line run or grinding of product, if indicated.
• Assist Operators (EA 3s, 4s, and 5s) and floor person with troubleshooting and correcting quality‑related line problems.
• Complete accurately and legibly all quality assurance related paperwork.
• Ensure all testing equipment is in proper functional order and make adjustments to equipment as required.
• Calculate line speeds and weights and enter information into computer; advise operators of conformance to budgeted standards.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain cleanliness in quality assurance lab.
• Communicate with previous and following shifts’ Quality Assurance Technicians about product quality, problems and status of work in progress.
• Punch time clock before and after shift to record time worked.
• Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips.
• Must pass Munsell color distinction test, or other similar instrument which tests for colorblindness.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
• Maintain supplies at workstation.
• Assist with basic Quality Assurance procedural training of new associates (Extrusion Associate 1s, 2s, and 3s).
• Float to relieve other Extrusion Associate 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s for breaks as job knowledge allows, to include picking up scrap and relieving associates for breaks.
• Attend weekly shift meetings and monthly All Hands Forum, if required.
• Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location.
• Notify Supervisor if proper tools are not furnished to complete job functions.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED.
• Six months of related or production experience is required.
• Must be able to perform the functions of an Extrusion Associate 1 and 2.
• Must be able to read, write and have working knowledge of machine mechanics.
• Must have good mechanical aptitude and above average mathematical aptitude.
• Must be able to perform duties as Extrusion Associate 1.
• Must possess common sense, positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent attendance.
• Must be quality and safety conscious, a team player.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to interact with people.
• Must be accurate with complex operations, detail oriented with ability to operate, read, and interpret test equipment and findings.
• Must have ability to learn to operate a computer and ten key.
• Needs ability to use and read calipers and micrometers to within one thousandth of an inch.
• Must be able to work quickly with product and be able to lift up to 86lbs on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist and ability to team lift 87 to 100lbs, keep colors separate, and record weights accurately.
• Laboratory environment with exposure to manufacturing area noise.
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting and walking. Conflicts over acceptable product quality possible.
• Equipment/Tools Used: Hearing protection, safety glasses, tape measure, gloves, Hunter lab, gloss meter, cold and regular impact testers, computer, scales, various gauges, pendulum, shrink tank and other items as required.
• Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals.
• Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions.
• Comply with all legislative requirements as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each Associate’s performance appraisal.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Site Address: 303 W Major St. Kearney, MO 64060

Full‑time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which support a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.