Quality & Training Technician

The Quality & Training Technician plays a critical dual role at DreamBuild.

About cdcb

The role helps ensure DreamBuild delivers safe, high‑quality homes while building the long‑term capability of our team.

Responsibilities

• First, this position performs the required quality inspections throughout the modular manufacturing and site‑installation process, ensuring all work meets DreamBuild’s procedures, construction manuals, and state requirements.
• Second, the role helps develop, improve, and deliver technician training , supporting both new‑hire onboarding and upskilling of existing team members.
• This is a hands‑on role that works directly on the shop floor (“the farm”) and collaborates closely with production, safety, and scheduling teams.
• The technician will complete designated quality checkpoints, sign off required documents, identify gaps in execution, and support root‑cause analysis.
• This position will also participate in curriculum development and assist in training technicians in DreamBuild’s standardized methods.
• Key Responsibilities 1.
• Quality Inspections & Documentation Perform all assigned quality inspections according to DreamBuild’s procedures, hold‑points, and construction inspection manuals.
• Complete and sign off on designated quality checkpoints for each module (box) and final home assembly.
• Verify compliance with structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and finish requirements specific to modular construction.
• Document findings accurately and promptly using DreamBuild’s approved forms, checklists, or ERP tools.
• Identify, document, and track defects.
• 2.
• Root Cause Identification & Quality Improvement Identify quality gaps, recurring issues, or deviations from standardized work.
• Support root‑cause problem‑solving with production teams using simple CI tools (e.g., 5 Whys, checklists, defect logs).
• Provide real-time feedback to Production Leaders to prevent rework and improve first‑pass yield.
• Assist in updating quality procedures, checklists, and training materials when standards evolve.
• 3.
• Technician Training & Development Support the development of DreamBuild’s technician training program, including onboarding, skills modules, and hands‑on demonstrations.
• Train new technicians in safety, workflows, basic trade skills, and DreamBuild’s standardized building methods.
• Reinforce 5S, safety behaviors, and quality expectations during training.
• Track completion of required modules and provide feedback to the Project Manager and Production Leaders.
• 4.
• Work directly with Production Leaders, the Scheduling team, the Stock Room, and the Site team to ensure smooth workflow.
• Communicate quality findings clearly and respectfully to technicians and leads.
• Participate in weekly production and quality meetings, providing insight on trends or hotspots.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on updates to the training plan and quality systems.
• Maintain accurate, up to date records of inspection results and quality issues, ensuring traceability and transparency.
• Applies standards the same way every time.
• Maintains fairness and follows procedures, not preferences.

Requirements

• Required Experience in construction, modular manufacturing, production work, or similar technical environments.
• Working knowledge skills in framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, finishes, or related trades.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality workmanship.Ability to read construction drawings, follow procedures, and understand inspection criteria.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide constructive, respectful feedback.
• Organized, reliable, and able to maintain accurate records.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with technicians and leaders.
• Looks for causes of issues, not just symptoms.
• Able to explain, demonstrate, and encourage best practices.
• Must be able to inspect work in various stages of construction, requiring bending, climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Preferred

• (Not Required) Experience performing quality inspections or similar verification tasks.
• Previous involvement in training, mentoring, or coaching others.
• Knowledge of lean practices (5S, standardized work, one‑piece flow).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Comfort with tablets, ERP systems, checklists, or digital inspections.

Benefits

• Based on Experience.
• Based on production goals met 100% of premium for health, vision and dental benefits paid by employer.
• Life Insurance 401K retirement plan (no match required) 16 paid holidays Vacation Days - Based on Length of Service Personal Days - Based on Length of Service

Physical Requirements

Work occurs both indoors and outdoors under canopies.

Why This Role Matters

This position directly strengthens two pillars of DreamBuild’s strategy: Quality: Ensuring every home meets our standards before moving downstream.

People Development

• Building a highly skilled, consistent, and reliable technician workforce.
• Supervisory Responsibilities - N/A Compensation and Benefits $ 17.00 - $19.00 hr.