Quality Assurance Technician I

Cornerstone Building Brands; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

PTO & paid holidays

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Houston, TX seeks a QA Specialist I to uphold product quality during manufacturing. Responsibilities include inspections of components, audits of shipments, and detailed reporting. Must understand safety regulations and contribute to continuous improvement.

Completion of audits and readiness for CWB/UT certifications are expected as part of growth within the role. Full-time position with competitive benefits; base pay starts at $18 per hour with growth through

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years related experience or training.
• AWS and CWB knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
• Oversee and document quality of activities and products.
• Provide clear reports on inspections, audits, tests, and goods received.
• Perform tests with specialized tools and equipment.
• Prepare daily quality control summaries.
• Assist in planning quality improvement strategies.
• Advise on methods to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
• Lead or participate in audit processes.
• Prepare for CWB certification and UT inspector qualifications.
• Maintain continuous improvement within the area.
• Handle additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Safety regulations

Quality oversight

Audits

Reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AWS knowledge

CWB knowledge

Tools

AWS

CWB

Job description

Job Description

Base pay rate starts at $18.00 per hour

The QA Specialist I is pivotal in upholding the quality standards of our products. This role involves thorough inspections of fabricated components and oversight during the production process. The specialist also performs comprehensive audits of packaged, staged, and loaded shipments to guarantee adherence to Cornerstone Building Brands' stringent quality requirements and specifications.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations and preventative measures necessary for a manufacturing setting.
• Oversees and documents the quality of ongoing activities and final products.
• Delivers clear, detailed, and precise reports on inspections, audits, tests, site visits, and goods received.
• Conducts various tests proficiently using specialized tools and equipment.
• Compiles daily summaries of quality control activities.
• Aids in formulating and executing strategic plans to meet annual quality control goals.
• Advises the quality manager on methods and procedures for resolving issues and adhering to deadlines.
• Contributes to and occasionally leads audit processes.
• Prepares for CWB certification and UT inspector qualifications.
• Upholds and enhances continuous improvement practices within work area.
• Undertakes additional projects or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting Capacity - ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Mobility - Prolonged periods of time on feet, standing, bending, etc.
• Exposure - Moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and non-climate-controlled environment.
• Noise Tolerance - High noise levels

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or recognized equivalent.
• (1) one to (3) three years related experience and/or training is required.
• AWS and CWB knowledge is necessary.

Additional Information

Site Address:7301 Fairview Street, Houston, TX 77041

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

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.