Trim Saw Operator

Owens Corning; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trim Saw Operator to lead trimming activities in a dynamic plant environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, requiring strong mechanical skills and the ability to operate complex machinery. You will be responsible for setting up and adjusting the trim saw, performing quality checks, and managing inventory effectively. Join a company committed to sustainability and innovation, where your contributions will help shape a better future. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Lockout/tagout certified with strong mechanical understanding.
• Ability to operate computer-controlled trim saw and perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate trim saw, ensuring quality and safety.
• Perform regular quality checks and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Measurement Calculations

Mechanical Understanding

Computer Operation

Quality Checks

Safety Practices

Tool Operation

Problem Solving

Education

Lockout/Tagout Certification

Tools

Trim Saw

Hand Tools

Job description

This position is a Trim saw Operator is responsible for leading and driving the trimming activities in the plant with an emphasis on creating and maintaining a safe working environment and maintaining and exceeding customer quality requirements. The Trim saw Operator will be responsible for problem solving equipment and will be responsible for a large amount of inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and stages the Trim saw by scanning tickets barcodes (line item on order) into computer. Determines how to set-up/adjust guides on saw to maintain margins for build.
• Makes manual adjustments when necessary to meet or hold tolerances.
• Tests door set-up and barcode printer. Runs orders per production schedules.
• Changes trim blades, sanding belts, etc. Calibrates the trim saw.
• Performs regular quality checks and measurements per order # line # before and after door sizing.
• Verifies accuracy and legibility of Jeta mark print.
• Completes downtime reports.
• Performs TPM functions. High level of responsibility; incorrect operation can result in large quantities of damaged product that results in financial impacts to repair machinery/tooling; high impact to COQ and can cause delays in customer shipment. Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Lockout/tagout certified (training will be done on site).
• Strong aptitude in measurement calculations and mechanical workings.
• Knowledge of all aspect of the trimsaw machine, including maintenance, blade changes, mechanical understanding, printer maintenance, order tracking process, door/ customer quality specs, door types, core types, Masterpack, knowledge of other positions including feeding the saw and catching the doors.
• Operates computer controlled trimsaw.
• Retains high level of information.
• Reads/interprets schedules/tickets.
• Performs quality checks.
• Safety checks including guards and tooling, tooling changes and sanding belt changes.
• Uses multiple hand tools including wrenches, mallet.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Intense and high level of concentration to focus on product quality and productivity.
• This is not an all-inclusive list and other responsibilities can be assigned as needed by supervisor or manager.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to manually slide/flip/lift doors up to 50 -100 lbs with assistance.
• Frequently required to bend, twist, stoop, walk, pull, push, reach, and ability to so at a fast pace.
• Ability to stand throughout shift.
• The employee will be working in a facility with a high level of forklift traffic.
• Intense and high level of concentration to focus on product quality and productivity.
• Strong eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to work in a mildly controlled environment - can expect some cold and heat during extreme weather conditions, with a significant amount of dust.
• Good attendance and ability to work overtime and weekends when circumstances and workload requires, as assigned by management.

Deliverables:

• Safety: Enforce safety practices, tolerance to zero attitude, maintain safety engagement.
• Quality: Understand the standards & requirements, work with precision and attention to details.
• Delivery: Just in time production strategy.
• Inventory: Manage and be aware of the inventory levels in the production area.
• Productivity: Measure the efficiency of equipment and personal skills.
• Build trust: By knowing how to communicate issues and problem solve while maintaining integrity.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.