Material Prep

Owens Corning; Vandalia (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Vandalia, IA is seeking a production team member to read work orders, select and prep doors, and ensure accurate cutting and routing of materials for finishing. You will use shop, table saws, routers, and pneumatic tools to meet exact specifications while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to daily production goals, with overtime and weekend work as needed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret special work orders.
• Able to operate hand, pneumatic and power tools.
• Read a measuring tape accurately.
• English communication required.
• Willing to work overtime, holidays and weekends.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Read daily work orders.
• Pull the correct product.
• Prepare doors to be in excellent condition before painting.
• Cut and route materials to specification using saws and routers.
• Repair defective doors.
• Meeting daily production goals.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Report unsafe conditions to lead.
• Maintain punctual attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading orders

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading measuring tape

English communication

Tools

Shop Saw

Table Saw

Router

Air Sander

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

• Daily reading of special work orders.
• Pulling the correct product
• Prep doors to be in excellent condition before they get painted.
• Attention to detail when cutting and routing special size's of material for special orders to correct specification using show saw, table saw, and routers.
• Repair of defected/damaged doors.
• Be able to meet the daily goals:
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Informs lead of any unsafe or hazardous working conditions
• Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job in order not to have any disruptions in production and customer service.
• Will also perform other related duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience of hand tools, pneumatic tools and power tools (Shop Saw, table Saw, Router and air Sander)

• Must have product knowledge and be able to read special orders
• Ability to exercise flexibility, good judgment.Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Familiar with reading a measuring tape.
• Ability to communicate in English
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as requested by Supervisor.
• Familiar with part numbers and able to identify material
• Housekeeping is a priority in order to provide a safe, clean and organized work environment.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.