Quality Technician-2nd Shift

Job Name: Quality Technician-2nd Shift

General information

Location: Cottage Grove, MN Date: 09-Jun-2025 Company: Renewal by Andersen Posting City: Cottage Grove, MN Ref #: 8133 Job Category: Quality Posting City: Cottage Grove State: MN

Description & Requirements

RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY:

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members’ personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they’re most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

SUMMARY:

This role will perform Quality Control Activities in the Renewal by Andersen (RbA) Cottage Grove, MN facility. The applicant will work on the Quality Team using standards & tools to ensure quality products are being delivered to our customers, strengthening the Andersen Brand of an industry leader in product quality.

  This position will be 2nd shift: 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform Finished Product and Workstation Audits of production lines.

• Provide input and analysis within Root Cause & Corrective Actions.

• Participate in a cross-functional Tier structure with Quality responsibility for metrics & actions.

• Work closely with Production Associates and Quality Engineers to support manufacturing needs.

• Assist in Statistical Process Control methods to enable in-control production.

• Coordinate test method maintenance (equipment calibration, communicate revisions, perform capability studies as needed).

• This role will involve lifting and destruction of units for investigative purposes.

• 80%+ of time spent in production areas.

 

SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of quality/lean manufacturing, quality systems, process capability analysis.

• Ability to interpret & apply Window & Door Quality specifications, including visual/aesthetic standards.

• Strong communication skills, including ability to summarize data and findings, present results.

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.