Bushing Technician

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd. is a manufacturer of roofing and building materials, and is hiring a Bushing Technician at its IKO Glass Fiber facility in Chester, South Carolina. The position is full time and involves operating and maintaining the bushing and forming equipment used in glass fiber production.

Key responsibilities

• Identify poorly performing bushings and positions, troubleshoot problems and implement corrective action
• Control bushing melt rates using statistical process control and maintain temperature profiles for optimal efficiency
• Start up bushings as required
• Monitor, adjust and repair the bushing, forming process and chopper operations, including cooling air, cooling fins, leads, flex connections, prepad sprays, applicator speeds and chopper variables
• Maintain forming performance, perform routine chopper cutterhead and cot changes and other chopper adjustments
• Monitor and control product cut quality and assist fiber formers with their requests
• Keep the forming process aligned to written specifications, complete all required logs and audit sheets, and follow all safety policies and procedures

Required profile

• Three or more years of manufacturing experience; prior glass operations experience is beneficial but not required
• Ability to work in a high-temperature environment and to lift or move materials up to 10 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights, and to reach overhead for long periods
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule covering days and nights
• Some travel required

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to give simple, accurate instructions
• Statistical process control knowledge is useful for controlling melt rates

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Health and benefit plan
• Matched retirement savings program
• A growing organization focused on diversity and inclusion