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Machine Operator

Owens Corning
Owens Corning Salary
North Platte, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE

Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale. We’re an international company, with solid roots in North Platte and we’ve got opportunities for a few dynamic people to join our local team.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus plan, and a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k , liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

Work Location & Shifts: 1120 Industrial Ave, North Platte, NE

1st Shift 6:00am-4:30pm Monday -Thursday

Pay: The hourly pay rate range for this position is 22.55 benefits.  Base pay will vary within the range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.   This information is specific to North Platte and may not be applicable to other locations.

What your day in this role might involve at OC-North Platte:

Responsibilities

Receives machining schedule from supervisor, reads and interprets customer machine diagrams and identify machining spec errors, advanced understanding of machining diagrams and setup is performed on a computer or manually set the machine, perform quality checks, processes each door in cue, label/tag doors as required, blows off each door, ability to program Kval & Architect Machines, operate cut out machine, hand drill, pneumatic braid gun, and squaring tools. Performs regularly reoccurring tooling changes. The position is more manual position where you are manually changing components to the product. Ability to change the tooling out frequently based up on the customer diagrams.

What Makes a Successful OC North Platte Team Member

Must haves include…

  • Preparation use and cleaning of Architect machine
  • Operating a computer-controlled machine
  • Knowledge of all door skins and cores
  • Ability to use hand tools; wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
  • Read/interpret tickets/schedule.
  • Ability to operate a computer to set and pre-set and make own programs to run the computer.
  • Time management to control/coordinate stacks into/out of the computer-controlled machine
  • Reliable with high integrity and strong work ethic.
  • Self-motivated with a-results driven approach, and able to work with little supervision if needed.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • High degree of communication
  • Able to convert fractions to decimals and to do math.
  • Understanding of all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
  • Basic reading and writing skills.
  • Good attendance and the ability to work flexible shifts and overtime as requested by management.

Would be terrific if you also had…

  • Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
  • The ability to work accurately, thoroughly and meet deadlines
  • This position requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently and be highly alert at all times

There are some essential physical requirements specific to our work environment, including being able to:

  • Stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
  • Do repetitive movements (hand, arm, leg; bending and twisting at the waist; bending at the knee; squatting; lift, push and pull 60-pounds)
  • Withstand exposure to temperature extremes; sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable

Our people and products make the world a better place. Help us accomplish great things in North Platte !

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

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