Duration: 12 months, possibility of extension
Pay: $28 hourly
Job Description:
- Responsible for optimizing furnace performance and achieving OEE Clients for assigned furnaces used in the production of glass boules.
- This role develops furnace run plans, monitors key process variables and equipment performance, and coordinates operational and maintenance activities to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
- The position works closely with management, maintenance, engineering, and equipment specialists to ensure reliable furnace operation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Observe furnaces during production runs to ensure correct operation to set points.
- Ensure furnaces adhere to furnace standards from a process, equipment, and operational perspective.
- Analyze data output from furnaces for any variables or data that could impact quality.
- Observe production process for adherence to specific tolerances.
- Review and create docs and run plans for new production runs.
- Prioritize maintenance and equipment issues for production meetings.
- Analyze and review past runs to identify areas of improvement to address to Engineering.
- Conduct rigorous review of any runs that produce a defective part to ensure high OEE.
- Answer operator questions.
- Ensure equipment and process are in line with standards and are completed in a timely manner.
Required Experience and Skills
- Experience in a manufacturing, production, process, or equipment-related environment.
- Ability to monitor and troubleshoot process or equipment issues to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.
- Ability to analyze process data and identify trends, abnormalities, or variables that may impact product quality or equipment performance.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, maintenance needs, and production requirements.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions using established procedures and standards.
- Ability to work independently, gather information, and follow through on assignments with limited supervision.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Travel Requirements:
- Approximately 5%