Operations Technician

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Technician is responsible for ensuring the production line runs efficiently with high product quality standards. Technician is a key contributor to the continuous improvement of critical plant performance metrics in the areas of safety, productivity, cost, quality, and sustainability.

Reports to
:
Team Leader

Span of Control
:
None

Shift
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• Rotating 4 on, 4 off with corresponding team (A, B, C, or
  
  D) – first two days: 6:45am-7pm; second two nights: 6:45pm-7am

Pay $22.00 per hour

• Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
• Participates in the safety, quality, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and housekeeping programs as established within the plant.
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Complies with all plant rules, safety regulations and job hazard analysis (JHA) requirements.
• Performs cleanup duties at equipment areas, workstations, etc.
• Performs core job duties and operates machinery in various production areas including:
  • Fiber Feed
  • Chemical Preparation
  • Winder/Quality
  • Rewinder
  • Packaging
  • Impregnation
  • Control Room
• Performs alternating production activities at various stages in the manufacturing process to ensure that product output is achieved in accordance with quality standards.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process, inputs and outputs (i.e. KMI’s in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and staffing).
• Analyzes and troubleshoots equipment and performance issues to ensure Operating Efficiencies (OE) and Job Efficiencies (JE) are achieved.
• Performs maintenance tasks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and increased uptime.
• Monitors the specific KPI’s/KAI’s required by the job; reacts to upset conditions and escalates when necessary.
• Maintains an uncompromising adherence to 5S standards; keeps the work area and equipment clean.
• Collaborates with team members and participates in team discussions to achieve the goals of the plant.
• Proactively makes suggestions/proposals to strive for continuous improvement of plant performance.
• Assists with the onboarding of new employees.
• Trains other team members to perform job duties as needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility to perform various job roles within the manufacturing process as assigned.
• Provides relief to positions of prior qualification as required.
• Establishes goals, prioritizes and organizes actions, timelines and resources.
• Understands the needs of the customer and takes action to address those needs.
• Acts decisively and shows a strong sense of urgency to ensure follow through of established goals.
• Proactively identifies and participates in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.

• Own the equipment on the line in terms of CIL (cleaning, inspection, and lubrication) standards
• Ability to learn troubleshooting methodology such as cause mapping or five why analysis
• Troubleshooting ability to solve tags created regarding abnormalities

• Combines the collective talents of a company to create an engine for continuous improvement
• Provide the methodology and disciplined approaches to be able to identify and eliminate losses through loss tree deployment

• Operators develop skills to routinely maintain equipment and identify emerging problems.
• Maintenance personnel learn techniques for proactive and preventative maintenance.
• Eliminates potential health and safety risks, resulting in a safer workplace.
• Specifically targets the goal of an accident-free workplace

• 3 years of machine operator experience required
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
• Must be drug and alcohol free

• Two-year Associates degree in technical related field
• Three or more years of relevant work experience preferred
• Experience in statistical process control preferred

• Proficient verbal and nonverbal skills
• Must understand verbal and written instructions
• Must…