Production Technician

Owens Corning•Blythewood, SC

22d

About The Position

The Blythewood NW Production Technician ensures the production line runs efficiently while maintaining high product quality standards. The role contributes to continuous improvement in plant safety, productivity, cost, quality, and sustainability. The technician performs production activities across multiple stages of the manufacturing process, operates machinery, monitors performance indicators, and troubleshoots equipment and process issues. The position also includes equipment maintenance, housekeeping, environmental compliance, collaboration with team members, and training and onboarding support. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and has no span of control. It involves rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, with overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school degree.
At least 18 years old.
Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US.
Must be drug and alcohol free.
Proficient verbal and nonverbal communication skills; able to understand verbal and written instructions.
Strong communication and organizational skills; able to multitask.
Strong internal and external customer service skills.
Able to work well in a team and independently, self-motivate, and meet targets.
Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Able to train and coach others.
Strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude.
Able to operate a computer and necessary software for the job.
Able to maintain schedule flexibility and perform well in a non-routine work environment.
Able to meet the physical demands of the work environment, including standing and walking for extended periods during 12-hour shifts, working in high and low temperatures, repeatedly lifting, pushing, and pulling 50 pounds, repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements, and squatting and bending freely at the waist and knees.
Able to work rotating day and night shifts and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow the Owens Corning Safety Stand, safety requirements, plant rules, job hazard analysis requirements, and required safety, quality, and housekeeping programs.
Perform tasks that reduce environmental impact and follow environmental regulations and waste-disposal and recycling procedures.
Clean equipment areas, workstations, and other assigned areas, maintaining 5S standards.
Perform core job duties and operate machinery in various production areas.
Carry out production activities at different stages of manufacturing to achieve product output in accordance with quality standards.
Maintain knowledge of the manufacturing process and its inputs, outputs, and key metrics for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and staffing.
Analyze and troubleshoot equipment and performance issues to achieve operating and job efficiencies.
Perform equipment maintenance to support optimal performance and uptime.
Monitor required KPIs and KAIs, respond to upset conditions, and escalate issues when necessary.
Collaborate with team members and participate in team discussions to achieve plant goals.
Suggest and participate in continuous improvement of plant performance.
Assist with onboarding new employees and train other team members as needed.
Perform various manufacturing roles as assigned and provide relief for positions for which qualified.
Establish goals and organize priorities, actions, timelines, and resources.
Understand and address customer needs; act decisively and follow through on goals.
Identify and participate in learning opportunities to develop expertise.
Maintain required job-related qualifications and certifications and complete annual safety and role-specific training.