About this Quality Control Specialist role at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You'll Get to Do
The Quality Control & Test Technician is focused on testing and inspecting materials and finished products to ensure they conform to company standards and are market ready.
This position supports quality inspections, product testing, product certification activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
Job Responsibilities
- Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual inspections and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
- Approve finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required inspections and tests.
- Return products for re-work when needed and complete documentation required to support re-work activities.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company standards and specifications.
- Perform inspections across all stages of production.
- Prepare and maintain test data for review.
- Select units for testing.
- Unwrap and re-wrap units.
- Prepare test specimens.
- Perform air infiltration and water penetration tests.
- Analyze and determine causes for test failure.
- Evaluate data and draft reports, noting relevant deviations from existing standards.
- Assist in product certification activities and buck building.
- Communicate with Line Supervisors regarding quality and testing results.
- Identify areas for quality control improvement
- Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency.
- Work toward continuously improving workplace organization, safety, quality, and productivity, and support an environment that empowers employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Minimum of 2 years of inspection and/or production experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.
- Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures.
- Ability to read and use precision measuring tools, including calipers and dial indicators.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Print reading
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.
