RELIEF TECHNICIAN

General Purpose:

Provides relief function during breaks and lunches for those individuals who perform the Spray Booth Technician position, the Tempering Oven Technician position, the Cutting Line Technician position, the Material Handler position, the Hanger position and the Final Inspector/Packer position. NOTE: Wearing personal protective equipment, as defined in the work instructions for each job relieved, is mandatory.

Essential Functions:

Tempering Oven Function

• Adjusts and maintains required temperature in the tempering oven as well as regulating the speed of the glass going through
• Quickly clears air and water quenches and keeps them free of broken glass to avoid causing additional defects to glass
• Keeps records of all rejects that occur in the tempering oven and air quench
• Checks temper on glass as required either by work instruction, product specification, or as directed by Production Supervisor
• Works with Final Inspectors, Quality Assurance Technician, and Production Supervisor to resolve problems on the line
• Cleans tempering oven, air and water quench. Places broken/discarded glass in waste container.
• Replaces O-rings on the rollers and replaces rollers on an as-needed basis

Spraybooth Function (currently only applies to employees at Halsted building)

• Makes appropriate set-ups in spray booth by following the production parameters for each production run, including starting up or monitoring of pollution control equipment. If starting up, turns on vertical oven and other equipment as required.
• Keeps spray guns clean and operational on an as-needed basis
• Positions spray guns in the spray booth, adjusts chemical flow to produce desired Ohmage values for each product according to the customer specifications (an even amount of coating from top to bottom). Sprays chemical away from furnace to avoid smoke on glass.
• Monitors spray equipment and furnace temperature continuously. Measure Ohmage values on glass every 15 minutes. Keep adjustments at specified levels. Maintains written records.
• Turns off spray guns when tank is empty.
• Tightens tong screw where glass has slipped off of tong in furnace
• Adjusts and maintains required temperature on vertical oven and speed of glass through the line to avoid warpage and haze
• Operates and maintains all pollution control equipment
• Maintains visual observation for chemical flare-ups and uses fire extinguisher as required

Material Handler Function

Hanger Function (applies only to employees at Halsted building)

• Picks up moving glass from the conveyor or from the spares rack, holding it by the edges
• Loads pre cut glass on conveyor
• Visually inspects glass after picking up and looks for defects (i.e. chips, scratches, etc.). Rejects glass if any defect are found and notifies cutting line technician immediately. See Workmanship Standards for more information.
• Hangs defect-free glass straight on moving tongs with tin side facing east wall
• Loads spares rack with defect-free glass
• Records every damaged piece of glass by type of defect, using counters mounted on the conveyor frame
• Performs tong set-up when instructed by the Production Supervisor
• Wears at least three to four pairs of white cotton gloves
• Changes gloves every 10-15 minutes or sooner if gloves become wet/soiled or upon request
• Performs hot take-off on a rotational basis.
• Inspects hot take-off personal protective equipment prior to doing the job.
• Takes glass off the tongs as it exits the spray booth and puts it onto the conveyor into the tempering oven. Does not create defects on glass during handling and ensures that it is properly spaced as it goes into the oven.
• Cleans tongs as needed

Cutting Line Function

Correctly operates and adjusts two sequential breakers

• Operates and adjusts multiple grinders
• Operates and adjusts glass washing machines
• Prepares and mixes washing solution for the washer
• Monitors and maintains water tanks and air knives
• Monitors operating mechanisms and cleanliness of rollers and transfer conveyors for proper operation
• Measures and records size of glass (blueprint used is provided by the Production Supervisor)
• Documents all rejects on the line including CNC Dump using mechanical counter
• Checks print and adjusts printer accordingly
• Inspects glass in the hangers’ room every 15 minutes
• Checks dimensions on glass, quality of edgework, and cleanliness of glass

Final Inspector/Packer Function

• Visually inspects glass, looking for defects (i.e. scratches, chips, smoke, chemical spots, even coating, water marks, slivers, or warpage).
• Using appropriate quality standard, distinguishes between acceptable and unacceptable defects on the glass
• Wraps the glass in appropriate manner according to customer requirements
• Marks bundle with his/her ID stamp
• Packs bundle into appropriate container, ensuring that rows are neat and straight with paper and cardboard covering the entirety of each piece of glass.
• Re-inspects defect glass as directed by Production Supervisor
• Keeps records of pieces packed per line. Records glass rejected by defect, using mechanical counters
• Alerts Production Supervisor or Quality Assurance Technician if a repeating problem on the line is detected
• Cleans work area as needed or directed and performs clean-up tasks upon request
• Does all other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Must have good attention to detail to ensure that the coating and Ohmage value of the glass are in accordance with customer specifications
• An individual is considered qualified upon notification by the PS or department head to the DHR that the employee has successfully completed the training and is qualified to perform the position. Notation of this notification is made in the employee’s training record.
• Completion of primary school education with six months of experience or related training and six months experience. High school diploma or GED strongly desired. Trade school certification helpful.
• Must have basic understanding of chemicals used in the production process and how to mix them
• Must have strong understanding of safety and environmental procedures associated with this job
• Ability to understand work instructions and communicate problems to the Production Supervisor
• Ability to collect production data to complete required forms
• Ability to perform elementary mathematical operations; familiarity with measuring units and measuring instruments (i.e. conversion of pounds to kilograms and gallons to liters)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to instructions provided by the Production Supervisor, either in oral or written form.
• For a list of mandatory training for this position, please see the Training Plan at QS PR 6.2.2.2 Training Plan

Physical Requirements:

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

X Seeing X Ability to Move Distances X Lifting (specify)

X Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber) Within and Between 75 Pounds

X Hearing/Listening Warehouse/Offices X Carrying (specify)

X Touching X Climbing 75 Pounds

X Dexterity X Ability to Mount and Other

X Hand Dismount Forklift/Truck

X Finger X Pushing/Pulling

Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

X Reading – Simple Writing – Complex X Analysis/Comprehension

Reading – Complex Clerical X Judgment/Decision-making

X Writing – Simple X Basic Math Skills

Work Environment:

X Shift Work Outside X Pressurized Equipment

X Works Alone X Extreme Heat X Moving Objects

X Works with Others X Noise High Places

X Verbal Contact w/ Others X Mechanical Equipment X Fumes/Odors

X Face-to-Face Contact X Electrical Equipment X Hazardous Materials

X Inside X Dirt/Dust

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.