The Company
Quest Window Systems Inc (“Quest”) is a manufacturer of a window wall system designed for high-rise residential developments, based in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Quest services clients from all over North America, including major metropolises such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Toronto.
We are seeking a Quality Inspector for the Garland Facility
We offer 100% Employer Paid Insurance
These are full-time Direct Hire:
Quality Inspector - 1st Shift:
- Shift Schedule (6am-2:30pm), ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Starting pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour (based on experience)
Purpose: This position is responsible for inspecting, testing and analyzing the quality of our products and processes to include customer quality requirements. The QA/QC Technician is also responsible to assist in the process of continuous improvement within Quality department; focusing on increasing efficiency and eliminating variation in manufacturing processes.
Primary Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Must-Have Responsibilities
- Follow all required safety practices, guidelines and company procedures
- Keep your work area, inside the factory and the Quest grounds safe, clean, and organized at all times
- Report all safety incidents immediately to your direct manager or member of Safety Team
- Maintain good attendance and be at your work area prior to the shift start bell
- Take breaks at designated times and do not leave your work area before the horn end of shift bell
- Be able to work in a team environment
- Provide support and train other team members as instructed
- Learn and understand Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of product, processes and customer expectations
- Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard or re-manufacture faulty products
- Perform related or other responsibilities as required or assigned to meet customer and production requirements
- Perform any and all reasonable requests from management
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs 1st piece, receiving, in-process, and final inspections on component parts and fasteners: assuring compliance with specifications and maintaining accurate records in accordance with Quality Control procedures and regulatory requirements
- Performs mechanical and dimensional inspection on components and assemblies per specifications and work instructions. Assures components and fasteners meet design and manufacturing specifications.
- Inspect all manufacturing documentation for completeness and accuracy (work order, blueprints, etc)
- Ensure tools and equipment meet standards and calibration requirements
- Insure the continuous flow of production that meets planned Quality standards while identifying and escalating issues and improvements
- Utilize QA/QC systems and equipment to comply with procedures and standards
- Comply with and adhere to Quest Quality guidelines and follow quality control plans
- Meet Quality business expectations by producing acceptable parts, record scrap, document quality checks, identify non-conforming material and follow process to disposition
- Challenge status quo values in an open and positive manner by contributing ideas, suggestions and knowledge
- Attend and participate in all required meetings by being on time and contributing in a positive and open-minded manner
- Participate in root cause analyses
- Disposition non-conforming materials, perform production audits and personnel overchecks
- Have extensive knowledge of inspection tools and measuring equipment
- Have extensive knowledge of products and specifications
- Clean up at designated times, putting tools, materials and products in designated spots.
- Follow standardized work for all jobs and participate in defining and improving them
- Understand and accept internal and external customer expectations, adjust to changing needs within business by being flexible and adaptable
Required Qualification and Skills:
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to frequently lift, push, and slide product that typically may weigh up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand for duration of shift
- Able to work in a non-climate-controlled factory environment
- Highest attention to the quality of work performed
- English communication skills - oral and written
- Basic math skills including the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, divide and read a standard tape measure
- Be willing to learn and rotate through multiple positions as business needs require
- Pre-employment background check & drug screening are required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including some overtime and weekends
- 2+ years of Quality and Manufacturing experience
- Basic reading and interpretation of blueprints and/or specifications
- Basic knowledge of inspection tools and measuring equipment
- Basic knowledge of operational function to be inspected
- Understand and apply quality science and tools
- Understand manufacturing processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products
Preferred Qualification and Skills:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply QMS principles
- Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate people
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Window aluminum industry experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
Quest USA Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired salary?
Experience:
- Window and/or Aluminum Industry: 2 years (Preferred)
- QA/QC: 3 years (Required)
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
