Quality Control Technician
Metrie · Lake Charles, LA · 5 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S standards.
- Support and promote a strong safety culture by identifying potential hazards and communicating concerns to leadership.
- Verify the correct assembly of door units and related components.
- Identify and verify head jambs, leg jambs, hinges, doors, and other product components.
- Inspect raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
- Verify material type, species, size, and quantity against production requirements.
- Identify damaged materials, defects, or quality concerns and communicate issues that may affect production or delivery.
- Perform quality checks with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Support daily production goals by ensuring products meet established quality standards.
- Verify completed units are accurate and ready for shipment or internal transfer.
- Communicate quality issues that could impact internal customers, loaders, or delivery schedules.
- Assist with tracking and maintaining cart numbers throughout the production process.
- Complete and submit substitution and scrap reports accurately and on time.
- Maintain accurate records related to inspections and material usage.
- Report discrepancies, damaged materials, and inventory concerns as identified.
- Complete assigned work accurately and efficiently each day.
- Meet productivity expectations while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborate with team members to support operational goals and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret English-language production documents and work orders.
- Knowledge of door handing, jamb species, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to safely operate pneumatic tools and manufacturing equipment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively contributing to team goals.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds regularly.
- Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
- Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to handle multiple parts and tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.