Material Laboratory Technician

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This position is in a research lab that supports stable operations, productivity, and growth projects across the network including the Composites and Insulation businesses. The successful candidate will be required to build strong expertise in glass and raw material sample-preparation and testing (including equipment operation & maintenance). The candidate will also work closely with the Glass S&T Team and COE groups to support their projects, which may include activities such as glass melting and testing of various raw materials. The ability to work safely and independently, to collaborate with project leads, and to quickly learn processes are critical criteria of this job.
This is a fast paced, innovative environment where excellent communication skills are necessary to get the job done. Innovation and sustainability are guiding principles of the Manufacturing Innovation organization. As an Owens Corning Technician, your work will drive these initiatives and bolster the success of the company.
Reports to: Raw Materials Lab Leader
Span of Control: Individual Contributor
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, SCOPE, and CONTRIBUTIONS
• Working safely is an expectation of work
• Continuous commitment and attention to safety in the laboratory working environment.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols in the labs and on Granville site
• Continuously strives to improve safety standards to ensure all team members remain safe
• Follows all lock-tag-try procedures
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Promptly reports all safety incidents or concerns to the appropriate resource
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Work to drive a zero injury, zero defect, and zero loss culture
• Actively participates in TPM deployment throughout the lab spaces
Sample Preparation
• Preparing samples for various analyses
• Working with various glass and raw material samples for the Composites and Insulation businesses
• Physical property testing on a variety of materials
Glass and Refractory Brick Testing
• Working in hot environment to melt glass for testing
• Work with a variety of equipment to mix and melt glasses depending on project objectives
• Work with cutting and grinding equipment to prep refractory brick samples
• Working in hot environment to test refractory samples
Collaborates and Fosters Teamwork
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure lab requests are complete in a timely manner
• Assist in high priority workstreams as a team
• Collaborate with internal customers to promote team-based problem solving
• Actively contribute to team troubleshooting to ensure the fulfillment of lab goals and objectives
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High School Diploma or GED – Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree – engineering is preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with lab scale equipment
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Comfortable working safely with high temperature materials
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to support cross-functional customers
• Comfortable working with saws and other equipment
ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Unwavering commitment to safety
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exhibits a sense of independence and ownership over work
• Proven multitasking and planning / organizing skills
• Works well with others and in a group environment
• Readily accepts challenges with an optimistic attitude