Breakdown Production Operator

Original Composites and Fibers; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA with company contribution

401(k) match

Company-paid life and disability

PTO & holidays

EAP

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Original Composites and Fibers is seeking a capable laborer to breakdown and clean used metal to create the material foundation for our process. You will optimize metal cycle turns, perform manual work, and contribute to a safe, high-precision production environment.

This role requires physical labor, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet production commitments. We value teamwork, reliability, and steady attendance in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in manual processing and production environments.
• Comfort with measuring and inspection tasks.
• Ability to work in a team and follow process controls.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety and plant requirements.
• Manage inventory and record quality data.
• Inspect work for accuracy and maintain quality.
• Disassemble and clean metal parts using hand tools and machines.
• Operate forklift and related equipment safely.
• Present on time, willing to rotate shifts, and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Manual processes

Strong math skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Time management

Calipers & micrometers

Reading tolerances

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GAT/SAP

Job description

About Us

Original Composites and Fibers is a global leader in glass reinforcement solutions for the composites industry. Recently separated from Owens Corning, we now operate independently under the Praana ownership model, continuing a strong legacy of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer partnership.

With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to redefining what’s possible through a performance-driven culture centered on safety, quality, sustainability, inclusiveness, and employee development. Guided by our values of passion, ownership, and team spirit, we work together to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service across the globe.

SUMMARY
This position is to safely breakdown and clean used metal to a state that creates the material foundation for our operational process. This position objective is to optimize the metal cycle turns while completely depleting metal from the process. This person must be capable of performing physical labor, motivated to perform responsibilities with high impact, and driven to deliver outcomes with attention to details.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety

• Adhere to all OC and Plant specific requirements
• Participate on safety teams
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Recognize, report and correct safety hazards upon identification

Administration

• Manage inventory supply for processing
• Complete and record all quality data
• Metric board maintenance

Quality

• Follow all process controls and provide documentation
• Inspect all work for accuracy

Breakdown responsibilities

• Disassemble and clean incoming metal parts, partially or completely, using hand held air hammers, milling machines, shearing machines, and other equipment that supports the disassembly and cleaning process
• Cut and separate metal to desired specifications
• Receives metal parts from shipping/receiving department and initiates all computer transactions to move material to the next step in the process
• Capable of safely operating forklift and other handheld equipment
• Maintains inventory of supplies need to complete assigned work
• Change the waste bead barrels

Regular Attendance

• Present and punctual for work as scheduled
• Willing to rotate shifts
• Works overtime as needed including both extended shifts and/or weekends

All other duties as assigned or needed

• Flexible to changes that are needed to meet business demands to include cross training

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Work experience includes working in manual processes

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong math skills
• Strong focus on quality
• Ability to work in a group on different tasks towards one common goal
• Detail oriented
• Good Teamwork abilities
• Time management
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Understanding of measurement tolerances
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Willingness to deliver plant production commitments
• Excellent communication ability
• Ability to use and read calipers and micrometers
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Strong Technical / Mechanical Aptitude
• Possess strong problem solving skills

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

• Computer transactions
• Basic Knowledge of GAT/SAP and maintenance work orders
• Ability to accurately complete inventory controls/transactions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• HSA with company contribution

• Health & Dependent Care FSAs

• 401(k): 100% match up to 6% + 2% company contribution

• Company-paid life and disability coverage

• Voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, supplemental life)

• Paid time off & holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.