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Extrusion Process Technician

Owens Corning
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Tallmadge
Nov 14, 2026
Extrusion Process Technician Location(s): Tallmadge, OH, US, 44278 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 70226 PURPOSE OF THE JOB Extrusion Process Technician Owens Corning FOAMULAR XPS Insulation Facility \| Tallmadge, Ohio Build the Process. Solve the Problems. Drive the Results. At Owens Corning, FOAMULAR XPS Insulation facility. We're looking for a experienced Strong Technically and Continuous Improvement manufacturing professional who enjoys solving complex process challenges, improving operations, and delivering measurable business results. Reports to: Process & Quality Leader Span of Control: No direct reports Compensation & Schedule $30-$35 per hour Monday-Friday schedule 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Overtime opportunities available Weekly pay $1,000 Sign-On Bonus $500 after 90 days $500 after 180 days Benefits Start on Day One Multiple Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options Prescription Coverage Quarterly VIP Bonus Program 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Time Off (PTO) Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Healthy Living Incentive Programs JOB RESPONSIBILITIES EXTRUSION PROCESS TECHNICIANS As anExtrusion Process Technician this is not a traditional Extrusion Operator position. You will serve as a key technical resource within our FOAMULAR XPS Insulation manufacturing operation. You'll partner with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to identify process opportunities, eliminate recurring issues, optimize extrusion performance, and implement sustainable improvements that improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity. If you're energized by troubleshooting difficult manufacturing problems, analyzing process data, identifying root causes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives, this is the role for you. Safety is a fundamental responsibility of this role, requiring strict adherence to safety standards, accurate documentation, active participation in safety initiatives and investigations, and a commitment to fostering a safe, continuous improvement culture. What You'll Do You will function as a technical leader within the manufacturing process, helping drive operational excellence through optimization and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process, quality, and production issues. Analyze process and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Lead structured root cause investigations using proven problem-solving methodologies. Optimize extrusion process parameters to improve performance and consistency. Develop and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Reduce process variation, waste, scrap, and downtime. Establish, improve, and standardize SOPs, process controls, and operating standards. Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and reliability. Train and coach operators on process improvements and best practices. Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to achieve operational goals. What Success Looks Like Within this role, successful individuals consistently: Solve recurring manufacturing problems and prevent them from returning. Improve process stability and product consistency. Increase throughput while maintaining quality standards. Use data to make decisions and drive measurable improvements. Influence teams and implement changes without direct supervisory authority. Create standardized processes that sustain performance gains long-term. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Proven ability to analyze process data, identify root causes, implement sustainable corrective actions, and improve safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and operational excellence Ability to optimize production processes and establish operating standards necessary to sustain performance improvements Minimum 3-5 years of Extrusion Process Technician experience and demonstrated Continuous Improvement experience. Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, operating parameters, materials, equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems. Experience developing, improving, and standardizingSOPs, process controls, and best practices. Ability to train, coach, influence, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams. Effective communication across multiple employee levels and shifts while driving and influencing change. Effective communication and technical leadership skills with the ability to achieve results without direct supervision PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS Preferred Qualifications Experience in extrusion-based manufacturing environments Foam Plastic Sheet Film Polymer Processing Continuous Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing experience Kaizen facilitation experience 5S implementation experience Root Cause Analysis experience Technical certification, associate degree, or equivalent manufacturing experience ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT Work in hot/cold manufacturing environment. Ability to work overtime or adjust schedule as necessary for observation and communication with other shifts EDUCATION Required High School Diploma or GED Preferred Tech III Certification Nearest Major Market: Akron Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland