What are the responsibilities and job description for the Glass Shaping Technician position at Salaried/Skilled Trades Careers at NSG Group?
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
_____________________________________________________________________________
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.