Quality Control Technician

Rex Lumber, LLC.•Troy, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician works within the sawmill and planer mill operations at our Troy, Alabama facility, monitoring machine centers and production processes to ensure lumber meets quality and dimensional specifications. This role is critical to maximizing lumber recovery, maintaining product quality, and supporting efficient mill operations. This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, comfortable in a physically active industrial environment, and interested in developing a long-term career in lumber manufacturing.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to perform repetitive or continuous physical tasks over time
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and stand for extended periods
Understanding of lumber manufacturing processes and quality standards
Understanding of the relationship between lumber volume, value, and recovery
Working knowledge of planer and sawmill machinery
General knowledge of optimization principles
Basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, and recordkeeping
Strong attention to detail and observational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with operators and supervisors
Ability to monitor gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure equipment is functioning properly
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor planer and sawmill machine centers for accurate lumber production
Measure and record lumber thickness and width at designated machine centers following established procedures
Perform daily manufacturing quality checks to ensure machine centers are operating at optimal levels
Document inspection findings, maintain quality records, and communicate off-specification issues to mill personnel
Assist mill operators in correcting lumber that is out of specification
Provide guidance and training to mill personnel on identifying and reporting quality issues
Generate reports showing performance trends and key quality indicators
Complete production tallies, downtime tallies, and daily reports as required
Assist the supervisor in developing and improving quality processes across other mill areas as needed