Quality Control Analyst - Core & Main

Company Overview:

About Core & Main

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain and fire protection products in the United States. Operating approximately 320 branches nationwide, the company combines local expertise with a national supply chain to provide contractors and municipalities innovative solutions for new construction and aging infrastructure. Core & Main’s 4,500 plus associates are committed to the safe distribution of water and fire protection to help communities thrive. Visit www.coreandmain.com to learn more.

 

Job Description & Qualifications:

Job Summary

Responsible for the documentation of product performance and/or test results. Inspect materials and/or products for conformance to specifications. Analyzes capacity and production data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources. Resolves issues related to production, machinery, processing, and/or packaging operations. Ensures quality control standards are maintained.

 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Verifies product/material meets requirements of CTQ specifications and customer’s unique specifications. Compares product with production and drawing for conformance by conducting quality sampling plan and data collection.
• Maintains all testing equipment. Verifies specified dimensions of product or material per drawing using calipers, micrometers and other gauges.
• Maintains up-to-date records of required third party inspections and calibrations of testing equipment.
• Examines product/material for defects. Rejects defective product/materials and records type of defect.
• Recognize when manufacturing process needs to be stopped, product quarantined, or changes needed to ensure quality product leaves factory.
• Monitors performance(s) in required areas and according to agreed upon standards and updates Quality job aids.
• Works with customers and suppliers where quality issues are impacted and/or affected. Conducts analysis of Returned Product to improve quality.
• Packages and protects product as required.
• Validates incoming raw material quality and works with supplier/purchasing to remedy problems.

Nature and Scope

• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction.
• Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.     
• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment.
• Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking and/or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED, strongly preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications & Job Specific Details:

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ASTM specifications or other quality standards.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use MS Office Excel.Knowledge of MFG Processes such as RTF, Printing and Fabrication.
• Ability to use various test & measure devices such as test ovens, calipers, tape measures and temperature gauges.