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Sr Technician

OWENS CORNING CORPORATE SERVICES LLC • Kent, OH • 2h ago

Sr Technician

Location(s):

Tallmadge, OH, US, 44278-2232

Function:

Research and Development

Audience:

Experienced Professional

Work Arrangement:

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.

Consisten

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