Hot End Operator
Owens Corning · Lakeland · $24/hr (stated in the posting)
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