Hot End Operator

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Hot End Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining high-temperature furnace systems (LF1 and LF2) within a fiberglass manufacturing environment.  This role involves monitoring production processes, performing equipment repairs, supporting material handling, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. This individual is expected to be a culture ambassador, exhibit a strong sense of our safety identity, as well as driving quality and optimizing plant efficiency.

Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe.  A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.

Reports to : Operations Leader

DAY SHIFT

Weekly Schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern:

6:45AM - 7:00PM

Week 1: Work 2 days, off 2 days, then work 3 days.

Week 2: Off 2 days, work 2 days, then off 3 days.

Pay Rate $24.00 per hour

NIGHT SHIFT

Weekly Schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern:

6:45PM - 7:00AM

Week 1: Work 2 days, off 2 days, then work 3 days.

Week 2: Off 2 days, work 2 days, then off 3 days.

Pay Rate $24.00 per hour / $2.00 per hour shift differential

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Assurance

Perform and document CILT (Critical Inspection and Line Testing) procedures.

Monitor furnace and process parameters to ensure consistent product quality.

Support quality control efforts by identifying and reporting process deviations.

Assist in maintaining compliance with internal and external quality standards.

Safety

Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Maintain clean and orderly work areas to support safety and efficiency.

Actively participate in Plant Safety initiatives such as Hazard ID and Online Learning.

Technical Operations

Operate LF1 and LF2 furnaces, including monitoring and responding to furnace upsets.

Perform hot repairs and electrode changes.

Understand and support the full operation of fiberizer and forehearth systems.

Monitor furnace area processes through computer systems and visual inspections.

Conduct Title V environmental monitoring and documentation.

Maintain inventory of parts, raw materials, and supplies.

Demonstrate knowledge of batch and chemical interactions in the manufacturing process.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Completed High School Diploma or equivalent required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English

Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States

Ability to work in a gritty, hands-on production environment

Ability to lift to 75lbs 

Ability to work in extreme temperatures and working around dust and particulates

Must be able to pass respirator fit test

Minimum one year of manufacturing experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Previous experience in molten or hot work environment

Previous experience in either industrial manufacturing or production-oriented environment

BENEFITS – STARTS FROM DAY 1

Paid Weekly

Paid Time Off

401 K Savings Plan - Owens Corning matches 100% of your contribution up to 6% of eligible pay, and Owens Corning contributes an additional 2% of pay whether you contribute to the 401 K Savings Plan.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan – Stock can be purchased at 15% discount every 6 months

Health Care Options – Including HSA and PPO options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance – Owens Corning provides basic coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption and Family Building Assistance

Employee Scholarship Program

Voluntary Coverages

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Identity Protection