Quality Lab Tech - MD

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Knowledge

The individual in this role must have a thorough understanding of quality control including:

• Measurement and test equipment use and calibrations including hand tools, gauges, optical tools, balances, color meters, and force measuring instruments.
• Data entry and analysis methods.
• Quality management system compliance.
• Process improvement and problem solving approaches.
• Area management and housekeeping best practices.
• Risk assessment reasoning.
• Nonconforming materials and rework handling.
• Sampling plans and proper sample preparation.
• Inspection techniques and processes.
• Auditing.

Core Skills

The individual in this role must demonstrate mastery in the following areas:

• Writing Skills: Write clear, simple sentences, complete technical forms, and apply basic math concepts like estimation and spatial reasoning.
• Reading Skills: Interpret manuals, safety instructions, reports, and understand images, graphs, and coding systems in the work area.
• Oral Skills: Communicate effectively, respond to questions, and collaborate with supervisors and team members to support plant improvements.
• Motivation: Take responsibility for assignments, improve skills, and set personal goals with actionable strategies.
• Integrity: Be honest with company property and time, communicate respectfully, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Reliability: Maintain punctuality, stay composed in stressful situations, and work effectively in a structured environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

            Required

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• Proficiency with using a computer.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• At least 18 years of age.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong English, reading, and writing skills for career advancement, including the ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and procedural documents.
• Previous forklift operation experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements outlined below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Lift, push, and pull, up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk around for a 12.5+ hour shift.
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and kneeling.
• Ability to operate various different styles of forklifts
• Wear and operate required safety equipment, including earplugs and safety glasses.
• Read printed reports and data displayed on computer screens.
• Fine motor skills to operate tools, including chop saws, staple guns, calipers and other test equipment.

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety eyewear, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection, is mandatory in designated areas. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is often exposed to hot and wet and/or humid conditions; occasionally moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe.

We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.

You'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you. Apply now.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $39,540 USD - $59,488 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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