Must haves:
1. Self sufficient - little to no supervising
2. Must be mechanically inclined - using hand tools (sockets, wrenches, screw drivers)
The contract technician position actively participates on teams that deliver technical solutions that significantly impact the residential roofing business. This role contributes to the business’s success by operating the shingle prototype line, developing process equipment, and conducting product tests on projects designed to improve the quality and productivity of our roofing operations.

1. Demonstrates a commitment to safety

• Works safely in the laboratory and manufacturing environments
• Identifies and corrects hazards
• Ensures rigorous compliance to standard safety procedures and OC corporate policies
• Practices good housekeeping habits
• Operates the shingle pilot line
• Prepares the equipment and raw materials
• Capable of carrying and lifting 30 lbs
• Conducts safety reviews on non-routine runs
• Learns and operates multiple positions on the pilot line
• Cleans and maintains the equipment on the line
• Assists with assembly of process and equipment prototypes
• Works under direction of engineers and scientists
• Assists with modifying process prototypes and test stands
• Runs prototype testing and evaluation in partnership with engineers
• Conducts routine shingle testing
• Preps samples for testing
• Capable of team lifting a bundle of shingles (35 lbs per person) and transferring from pallet to table
• Performs tests
• Inputs test results into LIMs data system
• Documents observations
• Cleans and maintains equipment