Quality Technician

11 MasterBrand Cabinets LLC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Quality Technician to test and inspect products across production stages and to compile data to ensure material and product quality. You will work with engineering and management to uphold quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role involves using precision measuring equipment and documenting results to drive quality improvements across the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Ability to read measurement tools and interpret specs.
• Capability to perform basic arithmetic and unit conversions.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect products at various production stages.
• Record test data and apply statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluate data and report deviations from standards.
• Recommend modifications to achieve optimal quality within equipment limits.
• Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials and parts.
• Prepare graphs or charts and enter data for analysis.

Skills

Read measurement tools

Basic arithmetic

Follow written and oral instructions

Job description

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Quality Technician tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Has an eye for color, finish, hardness, density or any other measurable characteristic of material.
• Works with Management to define Quality Standards which the product and processes must meet.
• Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments, including electronic devices and complex testing equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read measurement tools.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [e-mail].