Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!
Who We Are
At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.
As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.
Rotational shifts! 7AM to 7PM and 7PM to 7AM with weekends baked into the rotation!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Come be a part of an exciting transformation and help support the high-quality products coming out of our West Salem plant!
This Quality Assurance Specialist plays an important role in maintaining product quality and certifications by performing required physical product testing, following established ASTM industry standards, and accurately documenting results to ensure products meet required quality, performance, and certification requirements.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 - Assisting with Implementation and maintenance of program
- Organizational Skills - Filing System -- Inspections logs and sample retention including AAMA, VSI requirements
- Perform physical testing required to maintain certifications and record results per ASTM 7793 and ASTM 4726
- Knowledge of NCM Process for internal and external customers returns
- Maintain calibration system for all existing devices, gages, instruments for your respective shift.
- Perform Random Product Audits as required, including Safety, QC Inspection, SOP audits and 5S
- Communicate non-conformances during production audit's
- Train Operators and Technicians on test methods and AMI standards
- Function as Production Supervisor on occasion as required (after 1 year of service)
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the product or services in manufacturing - extrusion preferred.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with co-workers across all levels.
- Strong understanding of Quality Standards (Specification) and Processes (Standard Work, Visual Aids)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, optical comparator, and lab equipment
- Computer Skills using Microsoft office
- Perform physical testing required to maintain certifications
- Maintain calibration systems for all existing devices
- Perform random audits including safety, QC inspection, and SOPs
- Organization of filing system, inspection logs, and retention
- Experience in the manufacturing process
- Experience in quality and testing
- Preferred CAD
- Preferred Mechanical Aptitude
- Experience in extrusion a plus
About Us
When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.
Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better
Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.
Additional Information
The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.
Preferred QualificationsPlease note – we are unable to support employment-based visa sponsorship (including OPT), therefore, you must be a US Citizen or current US Green Card Holder
Skills Required
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and assisting with implementation and maintenance
- Organizational skills for filing systems, inspection logs, and sample retention (AAMA, VSI requirements)
- Perform physical testing and record results per ASTM 7793 and ASTM 4726
- Knowledge of NCM process for internal and external customer returns
- Maintain calibration system for devices, gages, and instruments
- Perform random product audits including safety, QC inspection, SOP audits and 5S
- Communicate non-conformances detected during production audits
- Train operators and technicians on test methods and company standards
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (extrusion preferred)
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels
- Strong understanding of quality standards and processes (standard work, visual aids)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, optical comparator, and lab equipment
- Computer skills using Microsoft Office
- Experience in the manufacturing process
- Experience in quality and testing
- CAD experience
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience in extrusion
What We Do
Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products across North America. As the manufacturing arm of Associated Materials, LLC, AMI manages a portfolio of premier brands including Gentek, ASCEND, Alpine, and Preservation. The company provides innovative and sustainable solutions, such as siding, cladding, windows, and metal products, for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets.
