Quality Technician-1st Shift - - 10165

Job Name:

Quality Technician-1st Shift

General information

Location: Bayport, MN

Date:

18-Nov-2025

Company:

Andersen Corporation

Posting City: Bayport, MN

Ref #:

10069

Job Category:

Quality

Posting City:

Bayport

State:

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too.

In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY:

Focus on quality control activities in the Bayport, MN window manufacturing plant. Protect the Andersen Brand by verifying that quality standards are effectively being used to prevent, detect, and/or address non-conforming product. Join team on exciting journey to improve quality by reducing variation, removing waste, and simplifying work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and implement robust process controls/error proofing solutions that ensure product conforms to specification and performance standards.

• Perform daily review of processes to ensure they are operating within defined ranges.

• Perform Finished Product Audits of production lines, communicate results, and elevate to leadership as appropriate.

• Coordinate/Execute 8D/CAPA from customers & write to Suppliers

• Gather information to initiate Corrective Actions requests for supplied or fabricated parts and assist root cause analyses to address.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Verify Quality Control standards and measurement equipment / methods are being used by associates to detect and address non-conforming parts/products.

• Coordinate cycle of calibration for gauges/measurement devices.

• Assist in containment of non-conforming material.

• Lead the Material Review Board Meetings & coordinate with other groups to efficiently transact the NCM

• Communicate, document, and provide training on quality standards.

• Collect/record data to provide accurate test reports and understand process variation.

• Spend 80%+ of time in production areas.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint) for data entry and editing of documentation for shop floor

• Experience with aesthetic specifications and using visual standards

• Practice with 5 Why and other problem-solving techniques

• Knowledge of Window Quality specifications preferred

• Experience training others

• Intermediate math aptitude

• Experience using measurement equipment

• Ability to summarize data and present results

• Ability to work well with others

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:

• 2- or 4-year degree in Technology/Engineering or equivalent experience

• 2-5 years Quality/Manufacturing experience, preferably in window and door industry

• Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

• Basic knowledge of quality systems, SPC, and process capability

• Strong aptitude in process improvement and problem solving

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching

• Profit Sharing

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage

• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact HRCompliance@andersencorp.com.

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

Posting City:

Bayport, MN