Hot End Operator

Owens Corning; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401 K Savings Plan - Owens Corning 100

Employee Stock Purchase Plan - 15% off

Health Care Options - HSA and PPO

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Owens Corning in Lakeland, Florida is seeking a Hot End Operator to operate LF1 and LF2 furnaces, monitor processes, perform repairs, and support safety and quality initiatives in a fiberglass manufacturing setting.

The role reports to the Operations Leader and features a 2-2-3 schedule with a base pay of $24.00 per hour, plus a $2.00 night shift differential. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and be able to work in extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and around dust.
• Must pass respirator fit test.
• Minimum one year of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate LF1 and LF2 furnaces; monitor and respond to furnace upsets.
• Perform hot repairs and electrode changes.
• Document Quality Assurance procedures and monitor process parameters.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies; support safety initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Household ability to lift

Temperature endurance

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Respirator fit test

Job description

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The Hot End Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining high-temperature furnace systems (LF1 and LF2) within a fiberglass manufacturing environment. This role involves monitoring production processes, performing equipment repairs, supporting material handling, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. This individual is expected to be a culture ambassador, exhibit a strong sense of our safety identity, as well as driving quality and optimizing plant efficiency.

Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe. A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.

Reports to : Operations Leader

Weekly Schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern:

6:45AM - 7:00PM

Week 1: Work 2 days, off 2 days, then work 3 days.

Week 2: Off 2 days, work 2 days, then off 3 days.

Pay Rate $24.00 per hour, if placed on night shift $2.00 per hour differential

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Assurance

• Perform and document CILT (Critical Inspection and Line Testing) procedures.
• Monitor furnace and process parameters to ensure consistent product quality.
• Support quality control efforts by identifying and reporting process deviations.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with internal and external quality standards.

Safety

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas to support safety and efficiency.
• Actively participate in Plant Safety initiatives such as Hazard ID and Online Learning.

Technical Operations

• Operate LF1 and LF2 furnaces, including monitoring and responding to furnace upsets.
• Perform hot repairs and electrode changes.
• Understand and support the full operation of fiberizer and forehearth systems.
• Monitor furnace area processes through computer systems and visual inspections.
• Conduct Title V environmental monitoring and documentation.
• Maintain inventory of parts, raw materials, and supplies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of batch and chemical interactions in the manufacturing process.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Completed High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English
• Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to work in a gritty, hands-on production environment
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and working around dust and particulates
• Must be able to pass respirator fit test
• Minimum one year of manufacturing experience

PREFERREDEXPERIENCE :

• Previous experience in molten or hot work environment
• Previous experience in either industrial manufacturing or production oriented environment

BENEFITS - STARTS FROM DAY 1

• Paid Time Off
• 401 K Savings Plan - Owens Corning matches 100% of your contribution up to 6% of eligible pay, and Owens Corning contributes an additional 2% of pay whether you contribute to the 401 K Savings Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Stock can be purchased at 15% discount every 6 months
• Health Care Options - Including HSA and PPO options
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance - Owens Corning provides basic coverage