Quality Technician

Rise Building Products of Mankato is looking for a team member to join us as a Quality Technician!

RISE Building Products has been developing technically advanced, affordable, synthetic fiber building products since 2005. At RISE Building Products, we work to preserve the environment. We recycle and repurpose post-consumer and post-industrial synthetic fibers, that would otherwise be sent to landfills, into synthetic cladding products: RISE Siding and RISE Trim. The advanced technology of synthetic fiber-based RISE Building Products makes our siding and trim wood replacement products look and feel just like real wood. Our product is manufactured in Mankato, MN, USA.

The Quality Technician is accountable for quality related plant processes and product quality to ensure conformance with internal specifications, certifying agency requirements, and customer expectations. As the Quality Technician, you will support plant continuous improvement efforts that improve process and product consistency.

Schedule: The hours are typically Monday – Friday, day shift

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure plant compliance with all internal product specifications, certifying agency guidelines, and corporate quality policies.
• Ensure quality manual(s), control plans, and SOP’s exist and updated for all quality related tasks.
• Ensure required training for plant employees is completed and documented appropriately.
• Assist with developing process quality control plans
• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned. Be pro-active in identifying and performing tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Ensure the calibration of lab equipment in accordance with the calibration plan.
• Develop and manage quality systems in alignment with corporate and business goals.
• Participate in plant quality assessments and support internal quality audits. Address issues and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Basic Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of quality systems.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and process optimization in building products manufacturing
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design.
• In depth knowledge of customer requirements, compliance regulations, quality processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with building products industry, equipment, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize test procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and supporting software, including Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of statistical software applications.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Science related field is strongly preferred.
• ASQ Certification, Lean Six Sigma Training, or other applicable training desirable.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in building products

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and lab environments include exposure to moving parts, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles and high and low temperatures.
• Employee must have the ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, work in inclement weather, and work with elevated noise levels.
• Position requires the physical ability to periodically lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

We offer great benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person