Gluing Technician, Particle Board

Company Description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Manage the Particle Board chemical usage. The area of responsibility includes the complete handling of process chemicals and production related equipment to ensure optimal operating conditions. The position also performs preventive maintenance in the gluing area and handles chemical storage and deliveries, including unloading and deliveries. The Gluing Technician is responsible for forecasting chemical needs in close cooperation with the PB production team and for providing technical support to the gluing process.

Further duties may include assisting operation personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in the area of responsibility in order to support continuous operations on the production line.

• Self-control in emergency situations
• Ability to schedule and balance priorities
• Must display original thinking and creativity through resourcefulness, suggestions, and problem solving
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of organization
• Effective organizational skills and time management
• Proactive thinking and planning
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong decision making skills under pressure
• Responsibility and accountability
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work closely with others in a small team environment
• Good processes aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

• 2 years of experience in a wood panel production industry

Background in process and product development

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technical Process OR equivalent experience

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local Krono Academy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.

• A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.