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Quality Assurance Technician (Water Test)
@ Cornerstone Building Brands
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Cornerstone Building Brands is hiring a full-time Quality Assurance Technician to run random quality audits on production lines, record defect data, and investigate recurring defects. The role includes on-site water testing and weld corner-strength testing, plus shop floor training. Shifts are flexible and may include occasional Saturdays.
Responsibilities:
- Perform random quality audits on production lines
- Inspect product and investigate root causes of defects
- Conduct on-site water and weld corner-strength testing
- Record and report defect data and maintain QA records
- Train shop floor employees on assembly and calibration
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Computer and data entry skills
- Familiarity with Fishbone and 5-why problem-solving tools
- Flexible shifts, including occasional Saturdays
- Physically fit for some heavy lifting
- Six Sigma certification is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Cornerstone Building Brands
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Full company description
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products serving the residential and low-rise non-residential markets across North America. Through our expansive footprint and comprehensive product portfolio, we are uniquely positioned as a one-stop-shop for vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories — all available through our trusted product brands to support a wide range of needs and end-uses. Our success is driven by our dedicated team members and strong partnerships across the building industry. We continually invest in our brands and capabilities to create mutual value — leveraging our core strengths, executing with excellence and consistently seeking new solutions to the challenges our customers face every day. From family homes to large-scale commercial structures, our products are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play. That’s why we are committed to becoming a premier building solutions company that better serves its customers and helps build stronger communities. Follow us on: Instagram: @cornerstone_buildingbrands Facebook: @CornerstoneBuildingBrands YouTube: @cornerstonebuildingbrands DISCLAIMER Cornerstone Building Brands’ social media channels share information about our company, our products and our people. We welcome commentary expressing all points of view – positive and negative – but reserve the right to remove posts that are off-topic, offensive, promotional or illegal or contain inappropriate language, hate speech, proprietary information, personal data or personal attacks.
- LinkedIn followers
- 204,273
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 9,247
- Reported office locations
- 5020 Weston Pkwy, Cary, North Carolina 27513, US
- Business categories
- Construction
- Building Material
- Commercial
- Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Cornerstone Building Brands
- Specialties
- Vinyl Siding
- Vinyl Windows
- Stone Veneer
- Metal Roofing
- Metal Wall Systems
- and Metal Accessories
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 500,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products serving the residential and low-rise non-residential markets across North America. Through our expansive footprint and comprehensive product portfolio, we are uniquely positioned as a one-stop-shop for vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories — all available through our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Building Materials |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Cary, North Carolina |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2018 |
| Specialties | Vinyl SidingVinyl WindowsStone VeneerMetal RoofingMetal Wall Systemsand Metal Accessories |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
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Company Description
Cornerstone Building Brands is North America’s leading manufacturer of exterior building materials, offering a broad portfolio of products for residential construction, remodeling, and replacement projects. Backed by this strength, Ply Gem Canada is a growing leader in the Canadian building products industry, delivering innovative, high-quality, and customizable solutions supported by exceptional service. Together, we help build strong communities while empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact, grow their careers, embrace change, and contribute to the continued success of a stable, customer-focused organization.
Job Description
Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this detail-oriented, self-starting individual is responsible for performing random quality audits on a variety of production lines, entering /reporting/communicating defect data daily, and maintaining records and files within the Quality Department. Other responsibilities include training on the shop floor, investigating root causes of recurring defects, generating reports, and supporting the Manufacturing and Quality Department where required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect product throughout the manufacturing process.
- Perform failure investigations and root cause analysis.
- Perform process and product audits.
- Record quality data based on audit results to support production in identifying and correcting non-conformance trends.
- Perform product testing in a controlled environment, including on-site water testing and corner strength testing for weld quality.
- Perform quality inspection and performance on incoming shipments from various suppliers.
- Provide exceptional customer service through fact-based decision making, supporting production initiatives, and working with service on remediation in the field.
- Train shop floor employees on proper assembly, calibrating equipment & coordinating maintenance.
- Participate in quality standards review, creating work instructions and job breakdown sheets.
Qualifications
- Non-Unionized hourly position.
- Must be able to work flexible shifts, including occasional Saturday shifts as required.
- Physically fit (some heavy lifting).
Education & Skills
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, and attention to detail.
- Committed to quality products and processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer and data entry skills.
- Familiar and able to use problem-solving tools such as Fishbone diagrams and 5-why analysis.
- Certification in Six Sigma is an asset.
Additional Information
Cornerstone Building Brands Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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