Quality Technician II - 2nd Shift

About the role

This role will perform Quality Control Activities in the Renewal by Andersen (RbA) Cottage Grove, MN facility. The applicant will work on the Quality Team using standards and tools to ensure quality products are being delivered to our customers, strengthening the Andersen Brand as an industry leader in product quality.

80%+ of time will be spent in production areas. The role involves lifting and destruction of units for investigative purposes.

Responsibilities

• Perform Finished Product and Workstation Audits of production lines.
• Provide input and analysis within Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
• Participate in a cross-functional Tier structure with Quality responsibility for metrics and actions.
• Work closely with Production Associates and Quality Engineers to support manufacturing needs.
• Assist in Statistical Process Control methods to enable in-control production.
• Coordinate test method maintenance (equipment calibration, communicate revisions, perform capability studies as needed).

Requirements

• 2 or more years of Quality/Manufacturing experience, preferably in the window and door industry.
• Basic knowledge of quality/lean manufacturing, quality systems, and process capability analysis.
• Ability to interpret and apply Window and Door Quality specifications, including visual/aesthetic standards.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to summarize data and findings, and present results.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Quality Management Systems.

Pay

$24.95 - $36.15 per hour.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching profit sharing (target $3,600 per eligible employee in 2026, paid quarterly based on operating profit performance).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Parental Leave.
• Career Growth Planning and Nationwide Career Opportunities.

For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.