Quality Control Auditor - 1st Shift

Quaker Eldon•Eldon, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Auditor performs inspection and testing activities to ensure the quality of materials and products used or produced by Quaker Windows and Doors. This entry-level position inspects materials, monitors build processes, and documents quality results. Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the auditor coordinates quality control objectives with production operations to maximize product reliability and minimize costs. The role examines completed and in-process products for quality and conformance to established specifications and standards. The position is assigned to the Commercial division and has no direct management or supervisory responsibilities. It requires regular on-site interaction with staff and production employees, prompt and regular attendance at the assigned work location, and minimal travel between Quaker campuses to provide backup coverage. The description gives inconsistent schedule details: the position heading identifies first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while the hours section states Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is a manufacturing role. Employees must follow safety and security policies, use required personal protective equipment, report potentially unsafe conditions, and handle equipment and materials properly. Work may involve exposure to climatic variations, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and moving mechanical parts; hearing protection may be required depending on noise levels.

Requirements

High school diploma or a passed General Education Development Test is listed as preferred education.
Preferred minimum of 90 days of manufacturing experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Basic mechanical comprehension of windows and doors.
Safe and efficient use of power tools such as a saw.
Proficiency with fraction and decimal units of measurement.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to regularly lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with a team lift.
Ability to work shifts of at least 8–10 hours and occasionally longer, for 5–6 days each week, as described in the physical demands section.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and occasionally push, pull, stoop, bend, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl as necessary.
Required vision abilities may include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Use an assisted lift, when available, or a team lift whenever objects exceeding 75 pounds must be lifted or carried.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive position.
Wear required protective footwear, including steel- or composite-toed footwear, and other personal protective equipment as required by work location.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Quaker Window and Door products and materials, including correct dies, parts, profiles, and extrusions.
Preferred minimum of 90 days of manufacturing experience.
High school diploma or a passed General Education Development Test.

Responsibilities

Learn to perform quality reviews on products being made for one product line.
Learn to perform quality control audits on finished products.
Coordinate quality activities with manufacturing department personnel.
Learn to use inspection tools, including calipers, an angle gauge, a paint thickness gauge, and a thermal fill hardness tester, to evaluate parts.
Document audit activities and Pass/Fail results using a tablet and quality reporting software; document failed audits with pictures and assign rework or repair to a Team Lead.
Support production leaders and operators in interpreting and following established standards and methods.
Learn to interpret and support quality policies and work instructions to ensure compliance with quality standards and documents.
Work with a mentor to analyze and resolve build problems or help workers solve them.
Assist in developing inspection and audit reports that document performance and improvement opportunities.
Assist in developing methods to resolve problems arising during quality assurance activities.
Fill in at different workstations as auditing needs require.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance at the assigned work location and communicate appropriately with employees and staff members.
Review and analyze priority lists of audits requiring completion.
Plan, prioritize, and monitor build activities, including developmental builds, mock-up units, and sample units.
Complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner, including work assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Manager.
Follow safety and security procedures, use required personal protective equipment, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Follow department-specific safety requirements, including Safe Lift and Safe Product Handling Guidelines.
Travel between Quaker campuses as needed to back up other positions.