Quality Technician

Experienced Quality Technician with Milgard Windows and Doors

Monday - Friday with a start time of 7:00 am

$22.50 an hour

Milgard is looking for a Quality Technician for our Tualatin, OR facility. In this role, you will perform in-process and final inspection of insulated glass units, windows, and doors in accordance with established inspection standards. You will collect, prepare, and analyze data for corrective action and process improvement. To ensure a stable operation, you will perform process audits of equipment setup and conditions. When problems arise, you will inspect, quarantine, and problem solve with Production Leads/Supervisors.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures related to all facets of the job.

• Proper usage of personal protective equipment

• Perform in-process and final inspection of insulated glass units, windows, and doors

• Conduct random daily Water Intrusion Tests to finished products to comply with AAMA water rating standards and record the results

• Perform process audits of equipment setup and conditions to ensure process controls are observed

• Assist production in identifying root cause of defect trends. Recommend corrective/containment action as appropriate

• Reviews rejects and defect trends with Production Leads/Supervisors

• Calculates quality scores from inspection and audit results

• Make recommendation of problem containment and/or corrective action to Production Leads and Supervisors

• Collect, prepare, and analyze data for corrective action and process improvement

• Containment of finished goods and/or work in-progress for defects affecting form/fit/function/appearance

• Provide corrective and supportive feedback to Team Members regarding process and product quality

• Issue formal Corrective Action Reports

• Reports problems and issues to supervisor and production management

• Any additional responsibilities or duties assigned

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2 years related experience in manufacturing, where quality control tasks were a central part of job responsibilities.

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:

• Clear spoken and written English skills

• Basic shop math skills: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, fraction/decimal conversion, calculate percentage

• Basic skills in word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Conflict management skills

• Assertive communication skills including active listening and paraphrasing for understanding

• Manage multiple tasks and effective prioritization skills

• Participate or lead a problem solving team

• Basic understanding of DMAIC process and common tools

• Understanding of manufacturing value stream from receiving to shipping

• Interpret engineering drawings

• Ability to influence others toward positive change

• Initiative to start and complete tasks on time

• Ability to work in a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Use hands to perform power grasping

• Reach above/below shoulder level

• Bend & twist at the neck or waist

• Stand/walk

• Use hands/fingers to perform keyboarding tasks

• Lift, carry over 50 pounds alone, up to 100 pounds with assistance

• Close vision, color perception, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

• Overtime may be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Regularly is exposed to excessive noise, dust, fumes, or chemicals on the shop floor

• Occasionally works in a climate-controlled office where the sound level is quiet

• Regularly wears personal protective equipment on the shop floor

MITER benefit package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Our medical plans include a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) option to help you save for health care costs. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

• Medical plans with PPO or HSA options

• Prescription

• Dental

• Vision

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurances

• Company paid Short-Term Disability

• Company paid Long-Term Disability

• Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and 8 paid Holidays

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Teladoc

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Yearly Wellness Clinic

MITER Brands is an equal opportunity employer. MI Windows and Doors does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.