EOL Inspector - Weekend Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Rocky Mount, VA

About The Position

The End-of-Line (EOL) Inspector serves as the final quality gate before finished windows and doors leave the facility. The role ensures products meet corporate specifications, Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) criteria, and customer expectations. Inspectors make unbiased quality decisions, document results, prevent nonconforming products from reaching customers, and provide real-time feedback to operations. The position works the weekend shift, Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The listed pay is $18 per hour, with a $1.45 weekend shift differential. The role is permanent and requires at least three months of experience as a Production Associate or Quality Technician within the company, along with demonstrated ability to make independent final-quality decisions. Inspectors use standardized tools, gauges, and lighting to conduct product reviews, document findings, identify and communicate defects, and maintain traceability. They follow corporate quality standards and inspection procedures, participate in calibration training and recertification, support customer-facing audits, and collaborate with Production, Materials, Maintenance, and Quality teams on defects and process improvements. Candidates must pass a written and practical skills test and meet the stated performance and conduct requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 months of experience as a Production Associate or Quality Technician within the company.
Pass a written and practical skills test covering 14-point criteria, inspection tool use, CTQ knowledge, defect identification, and documentation accuracy.
Ability to make independent final-quality decisions.
Strong visual acuity and ability to work under high-intensity back and overhead lighting of at least 160 FtC.
Ability to remain objective in a high-pace manufacturing environment.
No disciplinary actions or attendance issues within the past 60 days.
Positive performance record and reliability.
Written endorsement from both the direct Supervisor and Quality Manager.
Strong accountability and integrity.
Commitment to following standardized work without deviation.
At least 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed final inspections using standardized tools, gauges, lighting, and visual criteria, including the 14-point inspection and CTQ items.
Conduct front and rear product reviews using approved setups, such as a V-rack and backlighting meeting the 160+ FtC lighting standard.
Stamp approved products using the assigned unique inspector ID to ensure traceability.
Accurately document inspection findings in designated digital or paper systems.
Identify and classify minor, major, and critical defects, and promptly communicate them to operations for correction.
Prevent the release of nonconforming products to customers.
Follow corporate quality standards, EOL inspection guidelines, and itemized pass/fail criteria.
Participate in ongoing EOL Calibration Training and annual recertification as required by corporate guidelines.
Support Customer Facing Audits (CFAs) and respond to issues with urgency.
Follow documentation, traceability, and escalation procedures.
Communicate defects and systemic issues to Production, Materials, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
Provide objective feedback to support corrective actions and process improvements.
Participate in rotational EOL inspector scheduling as required by the site plan.
Use the assigned inspector stamp responsibly and uphold its associated Accountability Agreement.
Participate in continuous training and rotational assignments.