About Us

Original Composites and Fiberglass 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.

Position Summary
The Fabrication Supervisor leads a fabrication team to build tooling for the fiberglass industry. This leader’s team will maintain a safe work environment, produce quality products, operate efficiently, and deliver customer value. This leader establishes clear standards and develops team capabilities through training, scheduling, communication, and performance feedback. The fabrication supervisor reports to the operations leader. This position will be assigned to first shift but is expected to be flexible with the work schedule covering extended hours and/or weekends on occasions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team by working safely, efficiently and effectively.
Prioritize metals management, and employee talents to satisfy customer expectations
Create, implement, and own standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Develop and maintain employee training plans.
Prepare work schedules aligned with production priorities and customer demand.
Establish and sustain best practices and safe work practices.
Promote a safe work environment and strong safety culture.
Communicate business updates, daily operations targets, and customer requests.
Monitor, correct, and minimize production interruptions and operational concerns.
Provide timely, constructive performance feedback.
Reinforce accountability, teamwork, and employee development.
Drive continuous improvements in assigned areas.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications and Skills

Two or more years of manufacturing/fabrication experience.
Two or more years of leadership experience.
Skilled in TIG welding preferred.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints preferred.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Effective written and verbal communication capabilities.
Ability to develop and lead non-capital improvement projects from start to finish
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead through influence

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.

About the company

Original Composites and Fibers (OCF) makes glass fiber reinforcements for composites, including rovings, chopped strands, and fabrics, used in pultrusion, filament winding, and sheet molding compound. Its Advantex glass fiber is a corrosion-resistant E-CR line for stronger, lighter parts. It operates globally with 18 facilities in 12 countries and now runs as a standalone Praana Group platform after its Owens Corning sale. Its goal is to supply engineered glass fiber reinforcements that enable durable, lightweight composite parts across transportation, wind energy, marine, infrastructure, industrial, and consumer applications while expanding leadership in the market.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1938

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Praana completed the acquisition on May 1, 2026, giving OCF fresh ownership and strategic focus.
The combined platform adds about 400,000 tons of capacity and expands manufacturing across Asia.
Wind energy and composites demand stays strong, with glass fiber still dominating wind-turbine materials in 2026.

What critics are saying

April 2026 deal value fell from $755 million to $645 million, signaling pricing pressure.
3B declared force majeure in Birkeland after a March 2026 plant fire, exposing supply fragility.
Integrating 4,200 OCF workers and 1,300 3B workers by early 2027 risks execution failure and customer churn.

What makes Original Composites and Fibers unique

Praana combines OCF and 3B across 18 plants in 12 countries, creating unmatched global glass-fiber reach.
OCF inherits Owens Corning’s Advantex E-CR glass, prized for corrosion resistance in harsh applications.
The business spans transportation, wind, marine, infrastructure, and industrial end markets, reducing single-industry dependence.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

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Fabrication Supervisor

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