POSITION OVERVIEW 

JOB TITLE Quality Inspector

REPORTS TO Quality Assurance Manager

JOB TYPE Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT Fading West Building Systems is the manufacturing division of Fading West Development.

FADING WEST DEVELOPMENT

We build community. 

Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and establish them in the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high-quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream.

CORE VALUES 

• We Care for People 
• We Keep Our Promises—Delivery is King
• We Hate Waste
• We Love Challenges 
• We Simplify and Standardize 
• We Excel & Outperform

OUR CULTURE

Strong Work Ethic, Fun, Learning, and Humility

Fading West employees:

• do not need to be managed
• consistently impress the team with their insights and output 
• are wicked smart but don’t take themselves too seriously
• have a passion for the company’s success without
  ego or pride in ownership 
• are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual
  learning, growth, and personal development

Problem Solving in a Challenging, Changing, and Flexible Organization

Fading West employees:

• challenge the norms and think outside the box
• enjoy the excitement of figuring out the “how” that
  accomplishes the “what” we are trying to achieve

Manage Complexity and Simplify Systems

Fading West employees:

• enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes
  that reduce waste and increase simplicity  

Strategic Visionary Thinking

Fading West employees:

• help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk

Relationships and Mission

Fading West employees: 

• place a high value on relationships
• are discerning, highly relational, people connectors
• promote and maintain Fading West’s core values and mission statement
• are inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valued
• believe diversity drives innovation

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALITY INSPECTOR

The Quality Inspector is responsible for reviewing products, materials, and processes during the manufacturing of modular homes to ensure they meet all necessary quality requirements.  Duties include running quality tests, identifying defects, measuring objects compared to their intended physical specifications and training production specialists on quality procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and advocate a culture of quality within the team
• Inspect and test materials, sub-assemblies and finished products 
• Read design drawings and specifications to ensure that operations meet production standards 
• Recommend any necessary changes to improve or enhance production processes or training protocols 
• Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards and work with the supply chain team to correct issues with suppliers 
• Ensure products meet customer expectations and adhere to Fading West’s Quality Standards 
• Communicate the results of inspections and assist with corrective actions 
• Maintain quality documentation where necessary and write reports to document deficiencies and errors found during inspections 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Spanish Preffered
• Proven experience performing construction inspections preferred
• Quality control inspection experience in any industry 
• Ability to read design and production drawings 
• Strong regard for quality assurance 
• Working knowledge of construction industry products, processes and building systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to train others effectively 
• Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering or equivalent preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• In-Person (this position cannot be performed remotely) 
• This role requires signing a confidentiality agreement, intellectual property rights agreement, and non-disclosure agreement 
• Background check results that meet Fading West’s standards
• Reference check that speaks to the positive character of the applicant
• May be required to regularly stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time, lift or carry more than 50 pounds, climb/balance on stairs or ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be competent and comfortable in basic computer skills and navigating modern technology

COMPENSATION

• Hourly Rate Range: $23.00 to $26.00 per hour                                                   (Rate commensurate with experience)
• Fading West rigorously adheres to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-201(1)

BENEFITS

Offered to all full-time employees (30+ hours/week)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 80% of monthly premiums paid by employer
  • Choose between two plans: 
    • High deductible plan with HSA 
    • Low deductible plan 
  • Direct Primary Care Medical Option

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance ($20,000)

Wellness

• Yearly health and physical fitness stipend of $250
• Discounted rate at the local gym

401(k) Retirement Plan

• 4% employer match

Paid Time Off  (PTO) 

• Vacation (total 2 weeks per year)
• Personal days
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

 Fading West Development LLC and all its wholly owned subsidiaries
are equal opportunity employers