Gluing Technician, Particle Board

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Diverse, inclusive environment

Competitive benefits

Company-paid life and disability plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays after 90 d

Job summary

Kronospan seeks a Gluing Technician to manage chemical usage for particle board production and oversee related equipment to ensure optimal operating conditions.

The role includes preventive maintenance in the gluing area, chemical storage and deliveries, and forecasting chemical needs in close cooperation with the PB production team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a wood panel production industry.
• Background in process and product development.
• Advanced PC skills and experience.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technical Process OR equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage chemical usage for particle board; handle process chemicals and production equipment to ensure optimal conditions.

Skills

Self-control

Prioritization

Creativity

Communication

Organization skills

Proactiveness

Leadership

Decision making

Accountability

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Process aptitude

Physical strength

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technical Process OR equivalent experience

Tools

Advanced PC skills

Job description

Job Description

Manage the Particle Board chemical usage. The area of responsibility includes the complete handling of process chemicals and production related equipment to ensure optimal operating conditions. The position also performs preventive maintenance in the gluing area and handles chemical storage and deliveries, including unloading and deliveries. The Gluing Technician is responsible for forecasting chemical needs in close cooperation with the PB production team and for providing technical support to the gluing process. Further duties may include assisting operation personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in the area of responsibility in order to support continuous operations on the production line.

Qualifications

• Self‑control in emergency situations
• Ability to schedule and balance priorities
• Must display original thinking and creativity through resourcefulness, suggestions, and problem solving
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of organization
• Effective organizational skills and time management
• Proactive thinking and planning
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong decision making skills under pressure
• Responsibility and accountability
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work closely with others in a small team environment
• Good processes aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

2 years of experience in a wood panel production industry

Background in process and product development

Advanced PC skills and experience

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technical Process OR equivalent experience

Benefits

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Application Requirements

A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.