Extrusion Process Technician

Owens Corning•Tallmadge, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of the Process & Quality Leader, the Extrusion Process Technician is a vital part of the process team; supporting the continued implementation of data-driven process standards and repeatability, advancing process capability, maintaining recipe files, changeover plans, and standard work, contributing to trouble shooting, and helping with extrusion operator training and communication. The Extrusion Process Technician will provide process support and guidance in the absence of the Process & Quality Leader.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Tech III Certification, with minimum 2 years Hill experience
Strong working knowledge of all extrusion equipment and controls including trouble shooting of the equipment.
Above average performance reviews and attendance record
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

Responsibilities

Work safely; follow all safety rules and rules of conduct
Secure all data and pictures for extrusion-related safety alerts
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
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
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