Owens Corning · 23 hours ago
Technician
Tallmadge, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOwens Corning is a building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. The technician will actively participate in the foam R&D lab team, providing quality testing support and technical data to inform business decisions that support the growth of the North American Foamular business.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensures rigorous compliance to standard safety procedures and Owens Corning corporate policies
Participates in monthly safety meetings and TC safety audits
Authors SOPs and JHAs for new method development and implementation
Completes all required safety training
Ensures safety procedures exist for all current and new equipment used in the lab
Leads and innovates laboratory safety initiatives
Understands testing protocols and conducts testing per ASTM, ISO or other laboratory test methods
Converts testable sample from supplied material using power tools such as band saw or water-jet cutter
Utilizes the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) process and software to manage tasks for efficient operation of lab
Familiar with calibration, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and related data gathering techniques
Follows detailed procedures and performs testing; communicates findings to innovation partners via LIMS
Provides repeatable and reproducible test results using the correct methodology and process
Represents OC at industry events (ASTM and CAN-ULC annual meetings) and keeps abreast of changes to codes and standards as they pertain to the use of XPS foam insulation
Supports development & implementation of characterization techniques/methods to expedite testing needs of our FOAMULAR business
Applies technical knowledge to develop new test methods to evaluate materials quickly in support of product development programs when required
Participates in sharing and learning best practices among network labs and incorporates lab learnings
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in engineering or science field OR Technical knowledge and experience in manufacturing and/or lab setting
Must have strong hands-on mechanical skills including ability to operate, maintain, and repair equipment
Ability to repetitively lift objects up to 40 lbs and stand for a large portion of the day
Proficient in technical writing with the ability to produce detailed information
Proficient in using a computer including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Up to 5% travel needed to support project work and development opportunities
Preferred
3+ years in R&D lab environment
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or related field
Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) preferred
Experience working with SAP
Experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs)
Company
Owens Corning
Owens Corning maintains an unconditional commitment to safety. In its quest for an injury-free workplace.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-01IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Chambers
Chief Executive Officer
Todd Fister
Chief Financial Officer
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