About this opportunity
Owens Corning lists this Extrusion Process Technician opportunity in tallmadge, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Extrusion Process Technician
Location(s):
Tallmadge, OH, US, 44278
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Function:
Manufacturing
Audience:
Hourly
Work Arrangement:
On Site
Requisition ID:
70226
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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Extrusion Process Technician is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for operating and optimizing extrusion equipment while serving as the plant's extrusion process expert. This position supports process stability, product quality, recipe management, troubleshooting, operator training, and continuous improvement initiatives across the extrusion operation. The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve performance, reduce process variation, and ensure safe, efficient manufacturing operations. As a key member of the process team, this role provides technical guidance to extruders operators, helps develop and maintain standard work procedures, leads training and certification efforts, and serves as the backup to the Process & Quality Leader when needed.
Reports to : Process & Quality Leader
Span of Control : Plant level
Hourly Rate: $30.00/hour
Shift: 8 hours
6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Overtime as needed
Sign-On Bonus
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus
$500 paid after 90 days of employment
$500 paid after 180 days of employment
Benefits
Benefits begin on your first day of employment!
Quarterly VIP Bonus Program
Multiple comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plan options
Healthy Living Incentives and Rewards Programs
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match up to 6%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
Weekly Pay
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Hands-on Extruder
Serve as a hands-on Extruder Lead, operating extrusion equipment while providing technical and functional leadership for the extrusion team.
Lead compliance and training efforts, support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to safety, quality,
and production requirements.
Safety
Work safely; follow all safety rules and rules of conduct
Secure all data and pictures for extrusion-related safety alerts
Process & Quality Management
Maintain and update HMI recipes and standard changeover plans under the direction of the Process and Quality Leader
Create, review and revise standard work documents as needed
Manage melt index tracking for Resin Surge Bins & Reclaim Operations
Maintain records of process abnormalities including feedback and observations from Operators and QC Technicians
Assist and provide direction as needed in trouble shooting process upsets and resolutions, and secure data and pictures for same
Create and communicate all operator alerts related to T2 and T3 extruders as well as reclaims 1 & 2
Monitor product quality by reviewing daily lab results and communicate/provide direction to operators on recommended process adjustments
Monitor and communicate the status of processing capability and product performance
Training
Train on standard work process for current and new equipment
Lead training & certification process for employees training for Tech III utilizing the Tech III training matrix to track progress
Identify and create plans for skill gap closure for existing Tech III's
Other
Lead creation, implementation and sustainment of 5S on the Hill
Manage process plans, and control and communication in Process/Quality Leader's absence
Support crews remotely on off shifts as necessary to address questions or upsets
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 5 years of extrusion operator or related manufacturing experience
Tech III Certification preferred
Strong working knowledge of extrusion equipment, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.Demonstrated ability to diagnose
and resolve equipment and process issues.Consistent record of strong job performance and dependable attendance
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Strong Word & Excel skills
Knowledge of QC test procedures and Proficient program
Demonstrated record-keeping skills
Can perform and teach all extrusion operating procedures and controls
Ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
Excellent time management & multi-tasking skills
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Good communication and interpersonal relations skills
Basic supervisory skills
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work in hot/cold manufacturing environment
Ability to work overtime or adjust schedule as necessary for observation and communication with other shifts
Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland
Who can apply
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