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The FAB Operator position is the operations expert for the Fabrication production line. The employee works with other FAB Operators to coordinate the duties to be accomplished across the entire department with set-ups, operation, adjustments for equipment, and general operation of the production line.

This role will also ensure that the quality and quantity of goods conforms to the company's standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all Owens Corning safety policies and procedures
• Know plant EPA goals or requirements and ensures goals are met on a daily basis
• Handle startup and shut down duties pertaining to fabrication equipment at the beginning and end of each shift
• Ensure machines in the department are in good repair and work in accordance to regulations set by the company
• Perform regular and preventative maintenance on machines to ensure optimum work cycles
• Responsible for product integrity and quality checks on each order
• Handle / discard waste that machinery produces in a safe manner
• Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors are clean and organized appropriately. Periodic "deep cleaning" will be required as dictated by the department Leader and/or Lead.
• Assist in developing SOPs and handle reviews of manufacturing batch records
• Load and unload items into machines and remove rejected packages to be isolated as surplus
• Reset machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles
• Secure packaged items by gluing, tying, stapling or attaching fasteners
• Sort, label, grade and inspect packaged products
• Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using jack pallets or forklifts
• Create daily reports regarding finished products as well as storage and delivery orders
• Reports any problems to appropriate personnel and carries out emergency procedures
• Uses fork lift and other related material handling machinery
• Performs other tasks and duties within scope as necessary and in agreement with the lead

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent or ability to obtain a GED through Owens Cornings' GEDworks program.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training in an industrial/manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment such as band saws and forklifts.
    

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices
• Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts
• Must have the ability to train and coach others
• Must have strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Work well in team environment
• Work independently
• Basic mathematical calculations and measurements
• Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production
• Pass hair follicle drug screen prior to employment
• Acceptable background check
• Pass pre-employment physical

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Non-Rotating shifts - 10 hour
• Stand for prolonged periods during 10 hour shift
• Position will require frequent bending, twisting, kneeling and squatting.
• Ability to individually lift up to, but not exceeding, 50 lbs
• Work overtime as needed
• Meet the physical demands of the work environment

BENEFITS

Owens Corning employees take pride in delivering a material difference.  We offer a total compensation opportunity that not only rewards extraordinary employees, but helps them to drive impact with our customers, and the world around them.  Owens Corning provides a range of competitive benefit options, allowing you to choose based on your individual needs.

• Insurance coverages that start day of hire.
• 401K employer match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Healthy Living Incentives
• Hourly Incentive Plans 
• Competitive vacation plan
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Employee Scholarship Opportunities
• EAP and Work/Life Services
• Sign-On Bonus
• Referral Bonus for each individual you refer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.