Fiber Forming Operator
Iko North America
Operate glass fiber forming equipment, monitor quality and safety.
11 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Roofing
Waterproofing
Building Envelope Solutions
Insulation
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
binder assembly
quality inspection
glass pulling
process monitoring
chopper operation
bushings troubleshoot
- Maintain binder applicator assembly
- Inspects fiber production and product quality during pack-out process.
- Efficiently and quickly pulls glass from bushing break outs and places into choppers.
- Monitors critical process variables and product quality including but not limited to, bushing temperatures, air flows, pre-pad spray pressure and volume, applicator speed, chopper speed, and cut quality.
- Ensures efficient forming process and chopper operation. Troubleshoots and implements corrective action as needed.
- Monitors and cleans forming positions as needed
- Obtains bushing melt rate samples and other quality checks as needed.
- Identifies poor performing bushings and positions. Troubleshoots and implements corrective action.
What you bring
manufacturing experience
i-9 verification
communication
safety
shift work
3+ years
- Ability to provide simple and accurate instructions.
- Three or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and grasp.
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights.
- Exceptional attendance including working every day, on time, as scheduled.
- Frequent lifting or moving materials up to 10 lbs.
- Strong desire to work safely and help others also work safely. Take primary responsibility for their own safety. Follows all policies and procedures. Understands safety is a condition of employment.
- I9 VERIFICATION REQUIRED
- Ability to work overhead for long periods of time
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Required to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule including working days and nights and rotating frequently.
- Ability to work at times in a high temperature environment.
- Competitive health and benefit plan
- The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
- The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
- Competitive matched retirement savings program
- Competitive salary
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Company
Overview
60 years
Years of Expertise
The company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing roofing and waterproofing products.
- Known for producing high-quality materials used in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Product range includes roofing shingles, insulation, and waterproofing membranes for contractors and homeowners.
- Serves sectors such as infrastructure, water resources, and heavy civil construction.
- Ensures consistent delivery and innovation to meet evolving industry standards.
- Customer Focus: We take pride in delivering the highest quality products and services to our customers.
- Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
- Excellence: We strive to do better every day by constantly improving our processes and products.
- Innovation: We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches to drive the business forward.
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve common goals and value the contributions of all team members.
- Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver results with integrity.
2050
Net Zero Emissions Target
Target year for achieving net zero emissions across operations.
20% CO2
Emissions Reduction
Reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2025.
- Reduction in water usage across manufacturing processes.
- Ongoing investments in energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources.
- Implementation of sustainable sourcing practices for raw materials.
- They implement gender balance initiatives in recruitment and leadership development.
- They maintain continuous efforts to promote an inclusive work environment for all employees.
- They track and report workforce diversity metrics.
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