Quality Auditor

Associated Materials Innovations; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Growth opportunities

401K Matching

Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay

Discount programs

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking a Quality Auditor to help ensure top product quality on our manufacturing floor. You will audit processes and products, report issues, and assist with operator training to achieve quality standards. The role emphasizes hands-on teamwork and adherence to safety procedures.

You will work in a dynamic plant environment, using data to drive KPIs for quality, safety, delivery, and cost while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior quality inspection or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and able to understand ALWIN system notes.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and verbal/written instructions.
• Basic computer skills for logging inspection data.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Make data-driven decisions to support KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Cooperate with all departments to meet KPI targets.
• Audit products and processes in assigned work areas.
• Report quality issues immediately to the area Lead.
• Assist in operator training on quality requirements.
• Cover for absent end-of-line on production lines during shifts.
• Verify product quality during manufacture.
• Cross-train in other department areas.
• Use proper PPE as required.
• Report equipment issues to the area Lead.
• Perform regular checks to reduce variability and ensure consistency.
• Be a hands-on team player.
• Adhere to site health and safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Math & measurement

Follow SOPs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure usage

Job description

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

Who We Are

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America. As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary

We are searching for a motivated Quality Auditor that will be part of our manufacturing plant team. The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for auditing products and processes in assigned work areas; to report quality issues; to train operators on the requirements to produce a quality product. In your role with Associated Materials Innovations, you will ensure our products maintain the highest level of quality satisfaction our customers expect. At AMI, we as a community work together and believe excellent results begin with you!

What To Expect

• Make decisions based on data to support KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Cooperate with all other departments so the plant meets all safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPI's
• Audit products and processes in assigned work areas, ie DQC
• Report/flag quality issues immediately to the area Lead
• Assist in the training of operators in what is acceptable and what is not to produce a quality product.
• Cover for any absent EOL on any of the production lines as required during complete or partial shifts
• Verify the quality of the product as it is being made
• Cross train in other areas in the department to be proficient in all jobs on the production line.
• Responsible for utilizing proper personal protection equipment when required.
• Report/flag equipment problems/concerns immediately to the area Lead.
• Perform regular checks on the product and the process to reduce variables and inconsistency.
• Be a hands-on team player.
• Conform to site health and safety procedures as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team operations and business needs.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in quality inspection or manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be fluent in English & be able to Understand ALWIN system notes.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16thof an inch.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Basic computer skills for logging inspection data
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds as needed

Work Environment

The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical fitness to include movements, positioning, remaining stationary which include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing). Must be able to lift up to 50lbs without assistance, 80lbs-100lb with assistance. Frequent use of company communication devices are required such as a computer, phone, and other office electronics.

Benefits Of Working With Associated Materials

• Competitive Wage
• Opportunity for growth
• Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Discount programs

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled.

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