Manufacturing Process Technician - Night Shift

Saint Gobain
Jackson, MI

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?



At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.


What's the job?

The position is accountable for performing extrusion process troubleshooting, improving the production process through capability studies, design of experiments and training. The position provides support and training for color, thickness, formulation issues and works with the operators and set-ups to assist with material issues and quality concerns.

This position also supports issues/trials/training associated with tooling, X-tore color units, inline inspection systems/cameras, all new process-related equipment as well as manages daily Factory Plus manufacturing reports and Quality Data Management System (QDMS), SAP and Color Change Automation (CCA). Problem solving and troubleshooting is done through logical, systematic and data driven approaches.

  • Troubleshoot and support extrusion process and assist in resolving line problems. Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) of the extrusion process ensuring quality, yield, rate, regrind reuse, scrap and good pounds consumed standards are maintained. 70%
  • Assist in training with Operators, Area Leads, and Process Techs as well participate in Kaizen events 10%

    Lead line product/material line trials during shift and design of experiments (DOE) for process improvements 5%

  • Prepare end of shift reports and data collection (down time, regrind use, scrap, color monitoring, thickness, etc.) 5%

  • Provide accurate and timely data collection information on each shift. 5%

  • Be the shift liaison by communicating key issues and ensuring resolution of all process-related matters in production 5%


Work Schedule: This position is on the Night Shift working from 6PM to 6AM on a rotating schedule 2/2/3. Must be able to work every other weekends are part of the rotational schedule.


IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma General Studies Required
  • Extrusion processing, blending knowledge 3-5 yrs Preferred
  • Previous Area Lead (set up) experience 3-5 yrs Preferred
  • Process Control and Data Collection 3-5 yrs Preferred
  • Microsoft Office, SAP, QDMS, Factory+, CCA, etc. Required - Microsoft Excel Preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to all level of the organization Required
  • Able to communicate effectively with production personnel, give direction and positive feedback Required

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A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US


Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed , headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.


LEGAL STATEMENT


Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].


BENEFITS IN JOINING US


Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Job Reference: USA14125
Posted 2026-05-11

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