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Tooling Machinist

Owens Corning
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Stokesdale
Jun 03, 2025

Tooling Machinist
Location(s):


Stokesdale, NC, US, 27357


Function:

Manufacturing
Audience:

Hourly
Work Arrangement:

On Site
Requisition ID:

65216

OWENS CORNING

7220 US Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357

Tooling Machinist

BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE

Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale. We're an international company, with solid roots inStokesdale, NC, and we've got opportunities for a few dynamic people to join our local team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive compensation and a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k , liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program - and more.

Work Location & Shifts: 7220 US Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357

5:30AM - 4:00PM Monday-Thursday; OT as needed

What your day in this role might involve at OC Stokesdale:

The primary purpose of this position is to safely prepare and sharpen tooling for all machine centers in Wood Plant.




  • Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines
  • Inspect inside and outside of tool room at the end of each shift to ensure good housekeeping and organization.
  • Learn tool cleaning procedures (moulder and finger joint)
  • Use ultrasonic cleaner to clean FJ using established procedures. Notify supervisor when cleaning solution gets down to order point.
  • Learn knife stock cutting procedures
  • Tool balancing procedures and balance schedules (moulder and finger joint)
  • Tool assembly (moulder and finger joint)
  • Learn grinder operation
  • Keep grinder properly maintained and grinder gaps properly adjusted.
  • Tool measurement
  • Grind heads for moulder.
  • Sign all heads that you work on with your initials and date.
  • Set-up all heads needed for moulders in advance.


  • Keep finger joint heads sharp and ready, following all established procedures including posting and balancing procedures.
  • Know what the moulders are currently running and what patterns they are going to run next.
  • Do a weekly inventory of all accessories needed to run the tool room. Advise supervisor if anything needs to be ordered.
  • Must keep a log on number of grinds for each head and balance head every 10 grinds
  • Any other jobs assigned by supervisor.
  • Excellent attendance is a basic job requirement



What makes a successful OC Stokesdale team member:

Must haves include...



  • High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 Years Old
  • Good hand-eye coordination and mechanically adaptable
  • Able to read, write, and understand to interpret documents like specs
  • Able to communicate in a clear and effective manner


  • Read a tape measure and caliper
  • Able to add & subtract fractions and whole numbers and convert fractions to decimals
  • Able to lift up to 50lbs,



Would be terrific if you also had...



  • Preferably one year experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Experience with


    • Think under pressure, make quick and strategic decisions
    • Work independently, as well as part of a team, and have flexibility
    • Show initiative, be a self-starter, and be able to train and coach others
    • Operate a computer and Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
    • Lockout/Tagout procedures




There are some essential physical requirements specific to our work environment, including being able to:



  • Lift up to 50lbs, stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk and climb stairs


  • Exposure to normal factory environment: dust, heat, and noise. Candidate must be able to withstand heat more than 95 degrees.


  • Be exposed to wood dust and aluminum with no factors or hazards present to a disagreeable extent.



Our people and products make the world a better place. Help us accomplish great things in Stokesdale!

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.





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