Glass Shaping Technician

Purpose:

This position is responsible for working as a member of the R&D shaping team to provide technical support in the areas of glass bending and tempering to the Automotive business unit and to R&D projects.  Support will also be provided in other areas, such as printing and laminating, as priorities require.

Essential Functions:

For R&D equipment, projects, New Model Introduction, and technical business support

Responsibilities:

• Manage press tools and associated items for PB2 furnace R&D and automotive development


• Manage press tool covering material and installation of materials


• Coordinate tool changeover and aligner setup for development on press-bend furnace

• Assist/run with PB2 furnace operation for trials and development


• Conduct daily inspections of equipment and assist with preventive maintenance activities


• Assist with equipment and tool repairs (corrective maintenance)


• Troubleshoot process problems

• Stage glass at PB2 as required for R&D and automotive development


• Maintain PB2 and work areas to 5S cleanliness standards


• Maintain inventory of glass for automotive R&D requirements


• Prepare glass samples as required for R&D and automotive


• Manage tempering (tong) furnace to complete work requests


• Provide support to other team members (printing, tempering, laminating) to complete work requests


• Assist with creation and adherence to SOP’s and other quality documentation


• Arrange glass/equipment for shipment and provide required documentation


• Inspect and measure glass, including glass stress, per R&D projects


• Prepare reports from quality inspections and measurements

• Independently operate equipment

• Follow safe work practices


• Maintain accurate and detailed records (laboratory notebook and documents)


• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles


• Other duties as assigned by manager

Capabilities:

• Fork truck operation


• Operate box truck for transporting items between local facilities

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Safety & Quality Focus


• Passion for Excellence


• Decision-Making

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Demonstrated hands-on technical skills


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills


• Experience working in a team environment, but can work independently


• Good organizational skills


• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).


• Ability to lift 50 pounds


• Ability to work beyond normal business hours, on occasion

Qualifications Desired:

• Associates degree in a technical field


• Self-starter with desire for learning


• Experience working in an industrial environment


• Experience in the glass industry

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.