Process Technician - Extrusion - Night Shift

Join the Kingspan Insulation team, an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative insulation solutions. We are committed to providing architects, specifiers, and contractors with high-quality, innovative products supported by technical expertise and customer service which is unsurpassed in the industry.

At Kingspan, we're on a mission to improve building performance and contribute to a more sustainable future for our customers and the environment. Our insulation products have the ability to help lower the built environment’s carbon footprint: 164 million tons of CO2 will be saved over the life of our insulation systems sold in 2020 which is enough to power a major airline for 15 years!

What makes Kingspan Insulation special is our ability to blend the advantages of a multinational corporation with the close-knit ambiance and personal relationships often found in smaller businesses. Our work culture is vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming, creating an environment that fosters growth and encourages teamwork. As a valued member of our team, you can look forward to a host of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunities: We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. In addition to competitive base pay, our employees have opportunities to earn bonuses, recognizing their contributions to our shared success.
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1: We prioritize your well-being. From the moment you join Kingspan Insulation, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and identity theft protection. We understand the importance of financial security and peace of mind for you and your family.
• 401k Plan with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan, which includes a 6% company match, and an additional 2% annual contribution, ensuring your retirement savings grow steadily.
• Work/Life Balance: Achieving a balance between work and personal life is essential. At Kingspan Insulation, we promote a work schedule that provides ample time to enjoy life outside of the workplace.
• Advancement and Professional Growth: We're dedicated to your long-term success. With well-defined growth plans in place, you'll find numerous opportunities to increase your responsibilities, broaden your skillset, and advance within the company as we continue to expand.

Embark on your journey with Kingspan Insulation, where your career will flourish, and your contributions will be celebrated.

Join us, and together, we'll build a brighter and more sustainable future.

This position will support all aspects of operating, trouble shooting, maintaining and improving the XPS processes and equipment at the Rockford East plant. This will include the XPS Extruding Line, the XPS Finishing Line, and the XPS Reclaim Process. This is a hands on technician that prioritizes the assignments of the XPS production lines and will work alongside maintenance and production personnel to accomplish tasks. This role will report into the site’s Process Engineer. 

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.  Other duties may be assigned.   

1. Performs all work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment.  
2. Provides focused troubleshooting support to keep production lines running efficiently and to ensure specified levels of product quality. Develops, plans, and implements improvements based on analytical methods and verifies through production trials.  
3. Is directly involved with process improvement, equipment repairs, upgrades and installation projects as needed.  
4. Supports the implementation of new or changed processes.  
5. Creates, reviews, and monitors adherence to manufacturing and quality standards to optimize cost, productivity and customer satisfaction.  
6. Generates and implements training documentation and programs to develop production personnel both technically and in good working practices.  
7. Troubleshoots production problems and communicates resolutions with minimal assistance.  
8. Ensures quality of products on line.  
9. Generates and improves production standards and verifies adherence. Including improvement of production cycle times.  
10. Supports new product development and new material trials.  
11. Assists in production startups and changeovers.  
12. Provides input in the generation and manipulation of manufacturing line schedules.  
13. Communicates daily with shift management to target problem areas and devise action plans.  
14. Operates forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely. 
15. Monitoring process water conditions and maintenance.  
16. Assist on the Production lines as needed to maintain productivity. 

All Employees have the following compliance obligations: 

1. Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy. 
2. Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations and market demands. 
3. Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System. 
4. Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent combination of education/work experience, with a minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience, including facilities maintenance experience.  Must have a thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus, and be familiar with all basic mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment repair and techniques. Plastic extrusion experience preferred. Boilers license qualification preferred.  

Must have:  

• Working knowledge of production and safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out. 
• Knowledge of environmental regulations. 
• A working knowledge of computer software such as MS Office and Outlook.  
• Working knowledge of SAP, or similar type software is preferred. 

Must be able to: 

• Work in a team based environment. 
• Work a variety of shifts, including evenings, late nights, weekends, and overtime, as needed. 
• Follow directions and get along well with others.   

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Must be able to communicate at a high level, orally and written, in English. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures by using basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).   

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Kingspan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.