Equipment Technician III

Job Description

Job Description

Duration: 12 months, possibility of extension
Pay: $28 hourly

• Responsible for optimizing furnace performance and achieving OEE Clients for assigned furnaces used in the production of glass boules.
• This role develops furnace run plans, monitors key process variables and equipment performance, and coordinates operational and maintenance activities to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• The position works closely with management, maintenance, engineering, and equipment specialists to ensure reliable furnace operation and continuous improvement.

• Observe furnaces during production runs to ensure correct operation to set points.
• Ensure furnaces adhere to furnace standards from a process, equipment, and operational perspective.
• Analyze data output from furnaces for any variables or data that could impact quality.
• Observe production process for adherence to specific tolerances.
• Review and create docs and run plans for new production runs.
• Prioritize maintenance and equipment issues for production meetings.
• Analyze and review past runs to identify areas of improvement to address to Engineering.
• Conduct rigorous review of any runs that produce a defective part to ensure high OEE.
• Answer operator questions.
• Ensure equipment and process are in line with standards and are completed in a timely manner.

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, process, or equipment-related environment.

• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot process or equipment issues to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Ability to analyze process data and identify trends, abnormalities, or variables that may impact product quality or equipment performance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, maintenance needs, and production requirements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions using established procedures and standards.
• Ability to work independently, gather information, and follow through on assignments with limited supervision.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.

• Approximately 5%