Function: The Fiber Optimizer safely manages and provides minor equipment maintenance for the process used in glass fiberization to include fiber forming and glass conditioning of quality Chopped Strand products. As a member of a team, the Optimizer uses teamwork and communications to produce a high quality product while achieving performance standards.

Pay Rate: $22.17 POP $25.08 FOP

Duties:

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  Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Manages fiber forming effectiveness.
  • Performs minor bushing adjustments.
  • Operates and adjusts bushings.
  • Understands bushing critical process variables (CPV’s).
• Manages glass conditioning effectiveness.
  • Monitors and maintains the cooling for strand conditioning.
  • Manages binder supply at the applicator tray including minor troubleshooting and repair of the binder pot.
  • Manages binder application for strand conditioning.
  • Manages glass contact.
  • Manages chopping process to include cot & heads, main idler, pull roll cots, hold-off wire, water sprays, etc.
  • Monitors and maintains process parts equipment to include idlers, applicator rollers, graphite shoes, etc.
  • Monitors and maintains product reliability.
• Demonstrates Teamwork by working cooperatively with team members.
  • Minimizes process downtime.
  • Participates on continuous improvement work teams and supports trials.
  • Uses general tools (not requiring specialized training) as needed to perform the job.
  • Identifies process problems/causes and seeks solutions.
• Improves Performance Metrics.
  • Adheres to standard work
  • Understands and monitors the Team Metrics.
  • Operates in a manner that enables the team to achieve its Metrics.
• Maintains Communications.
  • Sustains effective Team communications.
  • Maintains communications logs (includes down time logs, audit/ check sheets, etc.)
  • Assists in resolving supplier complaints related to process parts, packaging materials, etc.
  • Participates in daily team huddles.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of job as directed by management.