Bushing Technician

About Us

Original Composites and Fibers is a global leader in glass reinforcement solutions for the composites industry. Recently separated from Owens Corning, we now operate independently under the Praana ownership model, continuing a strong legacy of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer partnership.

With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to redefining what’s possible through a performance-driven culture centered on safety, quality, sustainability, inclusiveness, and employee development. Guided by our values of passion, ownership, and team spirit, we work together to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service across the globe.

About the Role

The Bushing Technician supports continuous-strand fiberglass manufacturing by setting, troubleshooting, and optimizing bushing performance at customer plant locations. Working closely with Bushing Design and Support Engineers, this role focuses on improving bushing performance, reducing waste, and supporting global Glass Reinforcements operations through hands-on technical execution, troubleshooting, and plant support.

Key Responsibilities

Environment, Health & Safety

• Live and promote the OC Safety standards and safety responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to zero injuries and safe operating practices

• Identify hazards and support compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements

Engineering & Plant Support

• Serve as primary contact for GR plants regarding bushing and alloy issues (under engineer direction)

• Issue and maintain hardware packages and checklists for plant use

• Support troubleshooting of bushing performance, life, and failure analysis

• Assist with bushing trials, including new designs and process validation

• Respond to plant technical inquiries in coordination with engineers

• Develop project outlines with plant teams and engineering support

• Provide practical solutions to bushing and process-related problems

• Complete inspection reports and share findings with plants and alloy teams

• Support plant rebuild activities and field implementation efforts

• Conduct bead and break studies during evaluations and upset conditions

• Track and analyze data from trial bushings across GR plants

• Audit SOPs at plants to ensure proper usage and compliance

• Support execution of action plans at plant level to drive improvements

• Submit work requests for print modifications and lab testing as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field

• 2–5 years of experience in bushing process engineering or operations

• Experience applying root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods

• Willingness to travel up to 40% to service multiple plant locations in the following locations:
  - Guelph, Canada
  - Amarillo, TX
  - Wichita Falls, TX
  - Tlaxcala, MX

• Strong interpersonal communication skills across all organizational levels

• Experience with Java or other object-oriented programming languages (preferred technical capability requirement)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to lead root cause analysis

• Data-driven and analytical mindset

• Ability to communicate effectively with plant leadership and hourly teams

• Self-motivated, organized, and engaged working style

• Ability to work across technical disciplines and global teams

• Strong continuous improvement orientation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• HSA with company contribution

• Health & Dependent Care FSAs

• 401(k): 100% match up to 6% + 2% company contribution

• Company-paid life and disability coverage

• Voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, supplemental life)

• Paid time off & holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.