Sr. Technician

Owens Corning; Granville Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a Binder Implementation Technician based in Granville, OH. This role focuses on enabling innovative solutions for insulation products, supporting quality improvement projects related to binder solutions.

The ideal candidate will have teamwork skills, a technical background in Engineering or Chemistry, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position involves significant collaboration and travel to various trial locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance, R&D, or Engineering work environment in lieu of degree.
• Must be able to travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts for safe and effective execution of plant binder trials.
• Design, implement, and run binder room equipment.
• Maintain records/inventory for binder trials.

Skills

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Technical aptitude for manufacturing processes

Problem resolution

Adaptability in high-pressure environments

Education

Associates degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, or Related Technical Field

Tools

Fluid handling equipment (pumps, piping, hoses)

Forklift

Job description

Location: Granville, OH, US, 43023-1200

Function: Research and Development

Audience: Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Requisition ID: 69033

Job Title

Binder Implementation Technician

Job Description

The Binder Implementation Technician focuses on enabling innovative solutions for insulation products as part of the Insulation Binder Science & Technology (S&T) Team. This position will be responsible for supporting the binder implementation team's efforts of cost and quality improvement projects related to the development and implementation of new binder solutions for the insulation business across the Technical and Building Insulation Groups.

Reports to

Sr. Engineer R&D - Binder Implementation

Span of Control

Individual Contributor

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates an unconditional commitment to Safety, Inclusion, & Diversity

• Focuses on sustaining a safe work environment for self and coworkers by maintaining equipment and building safety into trial set-up and equipment designs
• Implements a personal safety action plan and executes with excellence
• Commits to identify and implement safety changes and audits in every plant where work is being done

Binder Development and Implementation

• Supports efforts for safe and effective execution of plant binder trials
• Designs, implements, and runs binder room equipment to enable trialing of new or revised binders, focused on binder delivery, application, and implementation across all insulation plants and binder systems
• Supports end‑of‑line testing for product performance verification during binder related trials
• Supports team in preparation of binder equipment and supply creates through identifying and preparing equipment and partnering with Shipping and Receiving team to coordinate shipments to trial locations
• Responsible for partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Product Development, and Product Engineering teams to drive efficient binder implementation projects aligned with business initiatives
• Maintains record/inventory, design potentials, and maintenance of various hosing, pumps, fittings, spray nozzles, tanks, etc. to be used in binder related trials and assessments
• Supports S&T, Advanced Manufacturing, and Operations teams with design and development of new or redesigned equipment to enable testing, qualification, or production for binder related efforts

Team Collaboration

• Supports collaboration among S&T, Process Development, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives related to insulation product cost, quality, and innovation
• Develop self and colleagues to properly prepare for and execute safe and efficient plant trials
• Sought after as an expert of Binder Application Systems and utilized as a resource across the organization to enable the research and implementation of new or revised chemistries, chemical processes, and application methods

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical aptitude for manufacturing processes
• Associates degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry, or Related Technical Field
• 3+ years' experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance, R&D, or Engineering work environment in lieu of degree
• Travel: 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Chemical related manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with fluid handling and equipment - pumps, piping, hoses, etc.
• Forklift familiarity and/or certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to safely adapt thinking and trial plans to the demands of the moment in a high‑pressure environment
• Able to understand a broad range of technical issues and demonstrates unconventional, out‑of‑the‑box thinking in approaches to problem resolution
• Comfortable operating in the ambiguity of trial execution on a production line
• Hands‑on approach towards using and troubleshooting trial/manufacturing equipment
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls aptitude as it relates to the sourcing, design, preparation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of general equipment

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.