Product Technician

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team Summary
The Product Technician position is responsible for all aspects of production and related duties in the operations of the Resin facility. This position will be cross-trained to provide coverage in all areas as outlined below. This description encompasses temporary, contingent, and FTE workers as well. The Product Technician reports to the Production Supervisor of the Liquid Resin Facility.

Job Summary
The primary duties of the Product Technician consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

Resin Blend Duties
Monitor the reaction inhibitor level, and shelf life. Document inhibitor replacement.
Monitor the Glycol level in the disperser reservoir. Notify the Maintenance tech if service is needed.
Conditioning raw materials in the hot chamber, or paraffin tanks, up to 48 hours in advance, as dictated by the production schedule.
Identifying, and weighing the proper raw materials, according to the blend instructions.
Following mixing instructions, which include order, and area of entry, mixing times, mixing temperatures, agitator speeds, and necessary cleaning-flushing.
Properly label all blend containers, with the provided labels, and properly dispose/recycle all waste as directed.
Perform any documentation necessary for inventory control, and return to Office Manager.
Set-up the computer for various blends and control with the "Touch Screen", or mouse.

Dissolve Blend Duties
Same responsibilities as C, D, E, F and G under Resin Blend Duties, with the added responsibility of applying the correct vacuum pressure to the mixing vessel.
Monitor Dissolver oil level. Notify Maintenance tech if service is needed.

Shipping & Receiving Duties
Unloading lab approved raw materials, which may require entering a trailer with a fork-lift, or filling storage containers with liquids from a bulk trailer.
Loading finished products, which may require entering a trailer with a fork-lift.
Inspecting the placement, securing, packaging, identification, and quantity of all incoming, and outgoing materials. Report non-conformances to the production manager.
Update inventory control systems. Utilize barcoding system as required. Scan barcode label to place in inventory & scan again when product is shipped.
Limit shelf life issues by properly managing inventory rotation, and storage temperature.
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Packaging & Warehousing
Properly label all pails w/product information and inventory barcoding.
Efficiently, and accurately fill pails with the proper material and quantity, and secure the lids.
Securely stack pails onto pallets, and shrink wrap if required. Include inventory barcode label on pallets.
Transport pallets to the proper area of the warehouse, following any rotation guidelines.
Properly package catalyst by assembling vented box, adding bags of catalyst, measurement utensil, and literature to the box, affixing barcode label and stacking on pallet.
Package any other accessory items into the appropriate packaging.

Tank Cleaning
Clean tanks, agitators, discharges, and valves as required for product changes, or product build-up.
Inspect any valve seals for wear or solvent degrading.
Recycle cleaning solvent, and properly dispose of any non-recyclable material.
Properly label all solvent storage containers.

Sample Making:
Create product and system samples to be used for sales and marketing purposes, (requires a high level of detail to create a professional, finished end product)
Construct specialty samples as assigned by RTD management
Package and ship samples to designated locations

QA Testing
Perform Quality Assurance testing as specified on the mixing instructions.
Notify the QC engineer of any non-conformances.
Follow the QC engineer's instructions to correct any non-conformances, and perform QA testing again.

Facility & Grounds Upkeep
Duties will include everything from outside ground, and yard maintenance, to inside cleaning and dusting.
Other duties may include routine painting, or periodic cleaning of exhaust fans, filters, or other air handling equipment.

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Safety
Comply with all safety regulations and policies
Utilize all prescribed PPE (personal protective equipment), at all times in designated areas (such as safety glasses, welding hoods, gloves, cutting goggles, respirators, shoes, vests, etc.)
Observe all safety requirements (such as anti-static, lock out/tag out, hot work permits, forklift seatbelt, etc.)
Participate in safety meetings
Immediately report safety hazards to appropriate management
Proactively look for safety improvements and bring to the attention of supervisors and/or the corporate standards manager

Other Areas of Responsibility
Provide backup production-related duties at membrane facility, as needed.
Serve on action teams and committees as needed.
Comply with all environmental regulations.
Comply with the SIPLAST Quality System and its provisions.

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently
• Climbing - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Frequently
• Extreme heat - Frequently
• Humid - Frequently
• Wet - Frequently
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Frequently
• Vibration - Frequently

Travel Requirements: 0%

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Hourly Rate: $24.44

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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