Assembly Associate

The Company

Quest Window Systems Inc (“Quest”) is a manufacturer of a window wall system designed for high-rise residential developments, based in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Quest services clients from all over North America, including major metropolises such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Toronto.

We are hiring for Manufacturing Assembly Associates - Full-time Direct Hire

• Starting Pay Rate: $15.00
• Work Schedule: Day Shift (Mon - Fri, 6am - 2:30pm), ability to work overtime

We offer competitive wage and career growth opportunities

• Great benefits: Insurance is 100% Employer paid for all Employee! This includes Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Disability Insurance (STD & LTD), and Life Insurance
• 401(k), 401(k) Matching, Employee Stock Purchasing Plan, Paid Time Off, Holidays

Primary Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Must-Have Responsibilities

• Follow all required safety practices, guidelines and company procedures
• Keep your work area, inside the factory and the Quest grounds safe, clean, and organized at all times
• Report all safety incidents immediately to your direct manager or member of Safety Team
• Maintain good attendance and be at your work area prior to the shift start bell
• Take breaks at designated times and do not leave your work area before the horn end of shift bell
• Be able to work in a team environment
• Provide support and train other team members as instructed
• Learn and understand Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of product, processes and customer expectations
• Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard or re-manufacture faulty products
• Perform related or other responsibilities as required or assigned to meet customer and production requirements
• Perform any and all reasonable requests from management

Additional Responsibilities

• Escalate issues that impact the assembly of windows to Direct Manager and or Team Lead and incoming shift when necessary
• Assemble parts with hands and use of bolts, screws, and other fasteners based on production specifications and customer order
• Use light machinery and hand tools and measuring tape to assemble windows
• Use Go/No Go gauges or visual controls for assessing product quality
• Identify problems, communicate, provide input, and assist in resolution
• Build custom windows, custom wall units as well as standard metal products
• Assemble fabricated parts to relatively small to large subassemblies window components utilizing Manipulator device
• Follow BOM’s and assembly drawings when assembling products
• Obtains shop order packages (kit) and verifies information is complete and accurate
• Utilizes detailed work instructions and drawings to build repeat window assemblies

Required Qualification and Skills:

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to frequently lift, push, and slide product that typically may weigh up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for duration of shift
• Able to work in a non-climate-controlled factory environment
• Highest attention to the quality of work performed
• English communication skills - oral and written
• Basic math skills including the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, divide and read a standard tape measure
• Be willing to learn and rotate through multiple positions as business needs require
• Pre-employment background check & drug screening are required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some overtime and weekends
• Basic hand tool experience is a plus

Preferred Qualification and Skills:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent education
• 1 to 3 years experience in assembly of small part, medium metal or heavy-duty metal
• Basic hand tool experience is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quest USA Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.