Quality Technician 1 - End of Line Inspector (EOL)

Simonton Windows & Doors; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an End of Line Inspector (EOL) to perform detailed inspections of finished goods and in-process materials, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, accurate reporting, and collaboration with production, quality, and leadership teams to support continuous improvement and product integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing or quality inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work-related information in English as required for safety, quality, and job performance.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices such as tape measures, micrometers, and protractors.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to solve routine problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of finished goods, in-process materials, packaged, staged, and loaded shipments in accordance with established quality standards.
• Monitor, inspect, document, and report quality findings related to assigned activities and finished goods.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely inspection reports, audit documentation, and quality control summaries.
• Perform product testing using a variety of inspection tools, gauges, and measuring devices.
• Complete first article inspections and quality reports.
• Inspect incoming raw materials per established inspection plans and maintain receiving inspection records.
• Perform start-up and changeover audits to verify product compliance with specifications.
• Document, track, and assist in the resolution of nonconforming material and process discrepancies.
• Conduct basic root cause analysis and support corrective action initiatives.
• Maintain calibration records and verify in-process calibration of inspection tools and equipment.
• Support internal and external quality audits as assigned.
• Communicate quality issues, trends, and corrective actions with the Quality Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain continuous improvement practices within the work area.
• Support department operations by temporarily filling production line roles as needed, consistent with training, qualifications, safety requirements, and applicable wage and hour laws.
• Perform other job-related duties consistent with training, experience, and business needs.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Measuring devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quality Technician 1 - End of Line Inspector (EOL)

• Full-time
• Position Type: Permanent
• Shift: 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Pay range: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Role Description:

The End of Line Inspector (EOL) is responsible for conducting detailed inspections of fabricated products and in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with company quality standards, specifications, and safety requirements. With a customer-centric mindset, this role takes ownership of product quality and understands the impact inspection accuracy has on customer satisfaction. The EOL works in an interconnected and collaborative manner with production, quality, and leadership teams to identify issues, communicate findings, and support timely resolutions. This position plays a key role in maintaining product integrity, promoting a culture of safety, and supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail, data-driven problem solving, and adherence to standard work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Conduct inspections of finished goods, in-process materials, packaged, staged, and loaded shipments in accordance with established quality standards.
• Monitor, inspect, document, and report quality findings related to assigned activities and finished goods.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely inspection reports, audit documentation, and quality control summaries.
• Perform product testing using a variety of inspection tools, gauges, and measuring devices.
• Complete first article inspections and quality reports.
• Inspect incoming raw materials per established inspection plans and maintain receiving inspection records.
• Perform start-up and changeover audits to verify product compliance with specifications.
• Document, track, and assist in the resolution of nonconforming material and process discrepancies.
• Conduct basic root cause analysis and support corrective action initiatives.
• Maintain calibration records and verify in-process calibration of inspection tools and equipment.
• Support internal and external quality audits as assigned.
• Communicate quality issues, trends, and corrective actions with the Quality Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain continuous improvement practices within the work area.
• Support department operations by temporarily filling production line roles as needed, consistent with training, qualifications, safety requirements, and applicable wage and hour laws. Temporary assignments do not alter classification unless formally reassigned.
• Perform other job-related duties consistent with training, experience, and business needs.

Pay range: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing or quality inspection experience preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work-related information in English as required for safety, quality, and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be considered consistent with business necessity.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to solve routine problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices such as tape measures, micrometers, and protractors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, reach, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and lift or move materials. Specific vision abilities include close-up, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception. These physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, manufacturing equipment, noise, temperature variations, and occasional exposure to hazardous materials. Hearing protection and other personal protective equipment may be required.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and training.

Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Follow OSHA regulations and company Job Safety Analysis requirements.

Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with safe manufacturing practices.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification.

This job description does not create a contract of employment and may be revised at any time to meet business needs.

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.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.