Extrusion Process Lead - Hands-on Technician

Owens Corning; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VIP bonus program

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

401(k) match up to 6%

ESPP

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Owens Corning in Tallmadge, OH is seeking an Extrusion Process Technician to operate and optimize extrusion equipment, lead safety and quality initiatives, and serve as the plant's extrusion process expert.

You will train operators, maintain standard work, manage recipes, and partner with production, quality and maintenance to improve performance, reduce variation, and ensure reliable, safe manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of extrusion operator or related manufacturing experience.
• Tech III Certification preferred, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment as hands-on lead and provide technical guidance for the extrusion team.
• Lead training and certification for Tech III using the training matrix.
• Maintain and update HMIs and standard changeover plans under supervision.
• Create and maintain standard work documents and monitor product quality through daily lab results.
• Support safety, quality, and process-improvement initiatives across the extrusion operation.

Skills

Word & Excel

Record-keeping

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tech III Certification

Tools

extrusion controls

HMI recipes

Job description

Owens Corning in Tallmadge, OH is seeking an Extrusion Process Technician to operate and optimize extrusion equipment, lead safety and quality initiatives, and serve as the plant's extrusion process expert.

You will train operators, maintain standard work, manage recipes, and partner with production, quality and maintenance to improve performance, reduce variation, and ensure reliable, safe manufacturing.