The Forming Technology Engineer is responsible for the Safety, Quality, Cost and efficiency of the Fiber Forming Area. The Forming Technology Engineer needs to also work closely with other technicians operating the Batch, Bushing, Furnace and Sizing process areas and maintenance technicians. The Forming Technology Engineer will ultimately be responsible for the efficient operations of the Fiber Forming production area and the ability to safely produce quality output. The Forming Technology Engineer will have an in-depth knowledge of the Fiber Forming process and procedures as well as perform the function of the Forming Technician and Winding Technician to relieve for Breaks & Lunches. The Forming Technology Engineer will also be responsible as the back-up to the Team Leader on shift.

The Forming Technology Engineer Responsibilities include;

• Complete all testing of the LOI and TEX product characteristics on a routine basis
• Organize and Complete all product changes, including testing
• Monitors the fiber forming process and performs visual inspections
• Trains Forming Technicians on Process and Procedures
• Monitors all process parameters that impact LOI and adjust process accordingly
• Monitors all process parameters that impact TEX and adjust process accordingly
• Monitor production performance and make decision to solve problems
• Perform fiber forming maintenance and repairs
• Follow all Health and Safety procedures and precautions
• Ensure output meets quality standards
• Ensure output meets efficiency standards

Qualifications include:

• Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have Bronze Level Workkeys® Career Readiness Certificate o Scoring a 3 or better on Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information
• Must have a minimum of one-year manufacturing experience
• Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check

Working conditions Fast Paced Environment in a Manufacturing operation. The job will normally work on a 24/7 rotating shift schedules however, this position is responsible for an operation that run 24/7 and sometimes require overtime. This on-call schedule may include at times mandatory overtime depending on production needs. Area is not climate controlled, and subject to extreme temperatures especially around the melting area. Other areas have numerous chemical tanks and require respirator use in batch area. Other areas the floors are very wet and require care when walking and working around. Physical requirements Require physical inspection of all areas of the operations several times a day, requirement to be on the floor approximately 70% of the time. Must be able to walk entire operations, climb stairs and vertical ladders to the top of batch area to inspect silos. Must be able to climb stairs and vertical ladders to walk above melting operations to inspect furnace.