Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

OWENS CORNING

7220 US Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357

Machine Operator

BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE

Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale.  We’re an international company, with solid roots in Stokesdale, NC, and we’ve got opportunities for a few dynamic people to join our local team.   

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive compensation and a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k , liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

Work Location & Shifts:
7220 US Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357

3:00PM – 1:30AM Monday-Thursday; OT as needed 

Pay:   The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.00 + benefits. This information is specific to Stokesdale, NC and may not be applicable to other locations. 

What your day in this role might involve at OC Stokesdale:

The primary purpose of the Moulder Operator (Trainee) is to learn all aspects of the Moulders, including safety, of oneself and crew to OSHA and Endura standards; quality per spec and production, and effectively execute customer specifications.

• Always wear proper eye and ear protection.
• Always follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Make sure all employees in your area are following established safety procedures.
• Make sure no doors, aisles, electrical panels, or fire extinguishers are being blocked with materials.
• Keep the machine in safe operating condition. Guards need to be in place, hoods, down, etc...
• The handling of tooling (cutter heads) is extremely dangerous, and some are heavy to handle. Cut resistant gloves must be worn when handling tooling. The transport of tooling on carts must be kept to a minimum of two 9” heads or four 4” heads or one 9” plus two 4”.
• Train the crew to work in a safe manner. Ear plugs and safety glasses need to be worn. Hair up (if necessary); no loose clothing. Proper lifting techniques practiced, etc...
• Train crew to know the importance of quality, make sure they have a good understanding of the product that is being run so that they have all the information to make correct decisions when grading.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Be capable of figuring yield studies of product being run to assure that we are not wasting wood.
• Know the different stock used to produce all the different patterns that you’re moulding.
• Know how to read specs to assure that you are running patterns correctly.
• Keep the area clean and organized.
• Demonstrate ability to recognize tooling for each profile and assist with tool installation and removal.
• Demonstrate ability to start up and shut down equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate set up of kerf saw and infeed table.
• Must achieve LOTO certification.
• Must be able to cut in stones for all our profiles, such as standard door jambs, brick moulding, center mulls, jamb extenders, etc.
• Have the self-motivation to keep machine running to get best efficiency possible, a sense of urgency at all times to keep machine center running safely and efficiently or getting it back into production.
• Must be well organized, the operator will be expected to prepare for changeovers by having all tools and equipment ready before setup starts (heads, stones, hold downs, etc....) this will help with quick and efficient change.
• Must take responsibility and participate in Preventive Maintenance (PM) program. All the moulders at Endura have a required PM schedule that the operator will assist with. Whichever shift the PM is scheduled, that operator must attend. This schedule may require overtime and Saturday work.
• The operator must do all possible to make sure the machine is set up and running at the end of shift before finishing each day. First shift is required at a minimum to stay until next operator relieves his duties. The second shift operator is expected to stay, and finish set up, include setting all stones so machine is in run condition.

What makes a successful OC Stokesdale team member:

Must haves include…

• 9th grade completion and be at least 18 Years Old
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Basic math skills
• Able to read, write, and understand to interpret documents like specs
• Experience with:
  • Work safely and follow all plant rules
  • Show initiative, be a self-starter
  • Communicate in a clear and effective manner
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Work independently, as well as part of a team

• • Read a caliper, and a tape measure to 1/32nd

Would be terrific if you also had…

• Preferably one year experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with:
  • Think under pressure, make quick and strategic decisions
  • Work independently, as well as part of a team, and have flexibility
  • Show initiative, be a self-starter, and be able to train and coach others
  • Operating a saw and other hand tools
  • Lockout/Tagout procedures

There are some essential physical requirements specific to our work environment, including being able to:

• Lift 35lbs
• Stand for 10 hours straight
• Climb and descend stairs/ladder as needed for the role
• Do repetitive movements (hand, arm, leg; bending and twisting at the waist; bending at the knee; squatting; lift, push and pull 35-pounds)
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes; sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
• Be exposed to wood dust and aluminum with no factors or hazards present to a disagreeable extent.
• Handle, control and feel raw materials and finished goods

Our people and products make the world a better place.  Help us accomplish great things in Stokesdale!

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.