Quality Technician

At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in internal process and product audits.
• Perform various levels of inspection: incoming receiving, in-process manufacturing and finished goods process audit.
• Determine from blueprint and specifications the dimensions, processes and methods of inspection, precision measuring instruments (i.e.: calipers, micrometers), gauges, tools and set-up required for checking surfaces and variations.
• Participate in the implementation of product quality improvement initiatives to reduce process variation and prevent defects.
• Use quality tools (and others) to troubleshoot, identify and analyze problems to the true root-cause level, and work with the appropriate teams to implement solutions and ensure the identified problems are resolved.
• Is constructive and takes responsibility for needed actions to support quality and business goals.
• Performs for facilitates scheduled calibration of quality tools.
• Engage with production team members to conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA) – 1-2 times per week.
• Facilitate CARB / TSCA Title VI compliance audits as required.
• Assist with Corrective Action Reports (C.A.R.’s) and follow ups as needed
• Assist with continuous Improvement projects
• Train employees on QA tools and techniques as required.
• Determines disposition of finished product by collecting, classifying, analyzing, and interpreting production and quality data; judging product acceptability in comparison to specifications.
• Collects, analyzes, and presents quality-related data.
• Attends, and participates in, Tier meetings as appropriate.

• Must have Root Cause Experience
• Technical degree Preferred, will consider candidates with relevant experience.
• 2-4 years of manufacturing experience (millwork, automotive or metals preferred.)
• Prefer ability to obtain ASQ certifications (CQI & CQT) within 1 year.
• Prefer Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or experience.

• Ability to prioritize projects and the flexibility to deal with interruptions and reprioritize as needed.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must be able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use computer equipment and software applications (MS-Office Products, AX)
• Ability to interface with external suppliers/customers, both in-person and In writing