Production Technician

About the Role

The Blythewood NW Production Technician is responsible for ensuring the production line runs efficiently with high product quality standards. This role is a key contributor to the continuous improvement of critical plant performance metrics in the areas of safety, productivity, cost, quality, and sustainability. Join an organization that believes every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success.

Responsibilities

• Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements; safety is a condition of employment.
• Participates in safety, quality, and housekeeping programs as established within the plant.
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to 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 and workstations.
• Operates machinery in various production areas and performs alternating production activities to ensure product output meets quality standards.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots equipment and performance issues to achieve Operating Efficiencies (OE) and Job Efficiencies (JE).
• Performs maintenance tasks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and increased uptime.
• Monitors specific KPI’s/KAI’s, reacts to upset conditions, and escalates when necessary.
• Maintains adherence to 5S standards; keeps work area and equipment clean.
• Collaborates with team members and participates in discussions to achieve plant goals.
• Proactively makes suggestions for continuous improvement of plant performance.
• Assists with onboarding new employees and trains team members as needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility to perform various job roles within the manufacturing process.
• Establishes goals, prioritizes actions, timelines, and resources.
• Understands customer needs and acts to address them.
• Proactively identifies and participates in learning opportunities to develop expertise.

Requirements

• High School Degree
• 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

Preferred Experience

• Three or more years of relevant work experience
• Experience in statistical process control

Skills

• Proficient verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Basic mathematical calculation skills
• Training and coaching abilities
• Strong process acumen and mechanical aptitude
• Computer proficiency with necessary software
• Flexibility to maintain production schedules

Qualifications

• Must secure and maintain job-related qualifications and certifications

Physical Requirements

• Rotating 12-hour shifts (6:45am-7:00pm and 6:45pm-7:00am)
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work overtime as needed
• Work in high and low temperatures
• Lift, push, and pull 50lbs repetitively
• Perform repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements
• Squat, bend at waist and knees freely

Additional Training

• All annual safety and role-specific training as required