Quality Control Specialist
About The Position
Pennwood Products is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Facilitator to support new product development, manufacturing quality, and communication across departments. The role helps ensure product accuracy and consistency throughout manufacturing, from lumber procurement and moulding through staining, painting, and final finishing. The position combines office responsibilities with hands-on work throughout the manufacturing facility. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a production environment and regularly interacting with employees across multiple departments. Pennwood describes its workplace as diverse and supportive, with an emphasis on belonging, innovation, teamwork, and employees reaching their professional potential.
Requirements
- College degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of wood products, wood species, moulding processes, and finishing techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
- Experience with color matching, staining, painting, or finishing quality standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong general computer skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in wood manufacturing, architectural millwork, product development, or quality control.
Responsibilities
- Assist with new product setup, including reviewing specifications, blueprints, and moulding profiles.
- Create and maintain product information, specifications, and quality documentation using Microsoft Excel and other computer systems.
- Identify wood species, grain characteristics, defects, and quality concerns.
- Assist with color matching and maintaining consistent stain and paint finishes.
- Monitor product quality throughout all stages of manufacturing and assist in resolving production concerns.
- Communicate product requirements and quality expectations effectively across departments.
- Collaborate with production employees, supervisors, and management to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
- Assist with customer specifications, quality concerns, and product-related communications.
- Identify opportunities to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and maintain consistent product standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
