EOL Inspector - Night Shift at Cornerstone… · Rocky…

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

The End-of-Line (EOL) Inspector serves as the final quality gate before finished windows and doors leave the facility. This role ensures all products meet corporate specifications, Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) criteria, and customer expectations. EOL Inspectors provide unbiased quality decisions, document results, prevent escapes, and support operations through real-time feedback.

Primary Inspection Duties

• Perform detailed final inspections using standardized tools, gauges, lighting, and visual criteria (including the 14-point inspection and CTQ items).
• Conduct both front and rear product reviews using approved setups (e.g., V-rack, backlighting, 160+ FtC lighting standards).
• Stamp approved products using assigned unique inspector ID, ensuring full traceability.
•  Accurately document findings in designated digital or paper systems.
• Identify, classify, and communicate defects (minor, major, critical) immediately to operations for correction.
• Prevent the release of nonconforming products to customers.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain strict adherence to corporate quality standards, EOL inspection guidelines, and itemized pass/fail criteria.
• Participate in ongoing EOL Calibration Training and annual recertification (as required by corporate guidelines).
• Support CFAs (Customer Facing Audits) and respond to issues with urgency.
• Maintain compliance with all documentation, traceability, and escalation procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate directly with Production, Materials, Maintenance, and Quality teams regarding defects and systemic issues.
• Provide objective feedback to support corrective actions and process improvements.
• Participate in rotational EOL inspector scheduling as required by the site plan.

Behavioral Expectations

• Serve as a role model for accuracy, integrity, and responsibility.
• Demonstrate strong situational awareness, attention to detail, and professional communication skills.
• Uphold the Accountability Agreement associated with stamp usage.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 months of experience as a Production Associate or Quality Technician within the company.

• Ability to pass a written and practical skills test covering:
• 14-point criteria
• Use of inspection tools
• CTQ knowledge
• Defect identification
• Documentation accuracy
• Proven ability to make independent final-quality decisions.
• Strong visual acuity and ability to work under high-intensity back/overhead lighting (≥160 FtC).
•  Ability to remain objective in high-pace manufacturing environments.
•  Performance Requirements
•  No disciplinary actions or attendance issues within the past 60 days.
•  Positive performance record and reliability.
•  Written endorsement from both direct Supervisor and Quality Manager.
•  Behavioral Standards
•  High sense of accountability and integrity.
•  Commitment to following standardized work without deviation.
•  Willingness to participate in continuous training and rotational assignments.

This role follows a 2-2-3 Schedule, 6PM-6AM.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.