Sr Technician

Owens Corning; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Tallmadge, OH, seeks a Sr Technician to operate and maintain pilot line foam extrusion equipment and support foam technology development. You will ensure safe operation, accurate documentation, and reliable trials while coordinating with formulators and the S&T team.

The role requires hands-on work, problem solving, and the ability to lift heavy materials, with 10% travel. On-site at the Tallmadge site, this position reports to the Tallmadge S&T Lab Leader in Research and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex industrial equipment.
• Owns equipment reliability and safe operation; proactively prevents downtime.
• Proven problem-solving ability under time pressure.
• Able to learn new processes and control systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable operation of pilot line foam extrusion equipment.
• Own day-to-day equipment health including inspection, maintenance, and repair.
• Diagnose equipment/process issues during trials and minimize downtime and sample loss.
• Collaborate with formulators to translate experimental requirements into robust, repeatable operating conditions.
• Execute foam extrusion trials with the twin-screw extruder and related systems.
• Maintain records of operating conditions, equipment performance, issues, and corrective actions.
• Manage pilot line materials, inventory, and logistics, including safe handling, shipping, and receiving.
• Model strong safety ownership by following procedures and reinforcing safe work practices.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Lifting up to 45 pounds

Hands-on maintenance

Travel readiness

Procedural documentation

Tools

SAP

Wonderware InTouch

Job description

Sr Technician

Tallmadge, OH, US, 44278-2232

Research and Development

Experienced Professional

On Site

Requisition ID: 69004

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Pilot Line Engineer/Scientist actively participates in the pilot line team, focusing on developing new foam technologies, which can be implemented to grow our foam markets domestically and internationally as well as support our existing production facilities with cost effective developmental improvements to lower operating costs and increase yields. This role provides technical support for foam processing by performing diverse skilled tasks in the areas of pilot line foam extrusion, maintenance, and inventory. This individual operates the equipment that is used to produce the highly complex processes that create low density XPS foam. In addition, the role provides fundamental support such as material shipping and receiving for the Tallmadge Science and Technology site.

Reports to: Tallmadge S&T Lab Leader

Span of Control: Individual Contributor with room to grow

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Living Safely

• Implements a personal safety action plan and reviews with leader
• Regularly participates in monthly safety meetings
• Ensures rigorous compliance to safety procedures and OC corporate policies
• Focuses on sustaining a safe work environment for self and coworkers
• Translates work safety knowledge to personal/home.

Leads Pilot Line Equipment Operation & Reliability

• Leads the safe, reliable operation of pilot line foam extrusion equipment, ensuring high equipmentuptime and consistent trial execution.
• Owns day-to-day equipment health for the pilot line, including proactive inspection,troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of extrusion, vacuum, blowing agent, and downstreamhandling systems.
• Diagnoses equipment and process issues during trials, rapidly restoring stable operation whileminimizing downtime and sample loss.
• Partners with formulators and pilot line team members to translate experimental requirements intorobust, repeatable operating conditions.
• Executes and supports foam extrusion trials by operating the twin-screw extruder and associatedsystems, including start-up, changeover, shutdown, and recovery from upset conditions.
• Leads and performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities; coordinates repairs andcontinuously improves equipment reliability and operating practices.
• Ensures experimental foam boards are produced safely, consistently, and to defined qualityexpectations, including cutting, handling, stacking, and documentation.
• Maintains accurate records of operating conditions, equipment performance, issues, andcorrective actions using pilot line workflow tools and software.
• Manages pilot line materials, inventory, and logistics, including safe handling, shipping, andreceiving of raw materials and blowing agents.
• Models strong safety ownership by rigorously following procedures, identifying hazards, andreinforcing safe work practices during all pilot line activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex industrial or laboratoryequipment in a hands-on environment.
• Strong ownership mindset for equipment reliability, uptime, and safe operation; proactively identifies issues and takes action to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Proven problem-solving capability, with the ability to diagnose mechanical and process-related issues and work through them methodically under time pressure.
• Consistent focus on working safely, following procedures, and reinforcing a strong safety culturefor self and others.
• Ability to learn new processes, equipment, and control systems quickly and apply that learning effectively in day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrated reliability and accountability-follows through on commitments, completes work toexpectations, and communicates issues early and clearly.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, trial-driven environment where priorities may shift and experimentation is frequent.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including documenting operating conditions, issues, and corrective actions.
• Proficiency employing typical productivity software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel,Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Willingness and ability to perform hands-on work, including equipment operation, maintenance activities, and material handling in a pilot plant setting.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and performing tool changes during maintenance and repairs. Hands-on aptitude and flexibility to work in service group supporting changing needs of formulators.
• Ability to lift up-to 45 pounds
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of fasteners.
• 10% travel required

PREFERED EXPERIENCE

• Working in environments with equipment, chemical handling, or process safety requirements.
• Exposure to SOPs, JHAs, or safe work permitting processes.
• Supporting or maintaining industrial, pilot, or laboratory equipment.
• Preventive or corrective maintenance activities that support equipment uptime. Working in experimental, pilot, or development settings.
• Collaborating with engineers, scientists, or technical teams to support trials or development work.
• Exposure to extrusion, foam processing, or continuous manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with HMIs, data logging, or production systems is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of the relationships between pressure/temperature/extruder screw speed/solids rate/vacuum levels and the effects that each has on the foam process.
• Ability to pay attention to details and sometimes perform repetitive work.
• Basic working knowledge of liquid blowing agent stands, gas/liquid CO2 stands, vacuum systems, feeder systems, foam die and shaping systems, and heating/cooling water and oil systems.
• Working knowledge of HMI (Human Machine Interface) software such as Wonderware InTouch to run the extruder is desirable.
• Experience working with spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience working with SAP Experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Customer Driven: Always honors promises and treats customers the way they deserve to be treated, provides quality results in the most expedient manner to external and internal customers. Provide technical support in form of written and oral communication and be the "eyes and ears" of the formulators while producing their experimental samples. And provide relevant feedback.
• Teamwork Oriented: Self-starter who works with minimal supervision that balances multiple assignments; works effectively with the lab team, customers, other Innovation groups.
• Adaptability: Ability to respond quickly to the demands of the moment. A flexible person who can stay productive when the demands of work pull in many different directions at once. Maintaining effectiveness in a variety of environments.
• Accountability: Knows what needs to be done and gets it done. Willingly takes responsibility for project outcomes as a whole; unafraid of owning the results, actions and decisions of self or organization. Committed to follow through to completion.

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.