Extrusion Process 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

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

Shift

Monday - Friday 6:30am-3pm

Hourly Rate

$30.00/hour

Sign-On Bonus

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $500 paid after 90 days of employment
• $500 paid after 180 days of employment

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

• O vertime as needed

Benefits

• 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, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

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