Furnace Operator

Johns Manville • Phenix City, AL

1d • $20

About The Position

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments. This is a production position working to support the Cupola Operator is away from the control station. Working with plant management team at all levels within the organization to support the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance , and Protection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, straightforward written or oral instructions
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel.
• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Team worker with a high degree of interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to define and articulate problems to support resources including maintenance, engineering and IT.
• Must be able to lift 35lb box.
• Must be able to use stairs.
• Must be able to either sit or stand for 12 hours at production line controls with infrequent breaks.
• IIG Forklift Certified
• Confined Space Certified
• Log Out Tag Out Certified
• Confined Space Certified
• Fit testing as required

Nice To Haves

• ABB knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
• Support the Cupola Operator when they are away from the control station by monitoring ABB Controls for the Cupola, Rock Yard and support equipment production areas including: Raw material batch and delivery, binder, spinner, Envirotec, bag house and collection chamber
• Support the activities of, and work as a team member with the Cupola operator to safely ensure consistent melt delivery.
• Complete Cupola tasks at the direction of the Cupola Operator or Supervisor to operate safely, efficiently and consistently: Taps, diverts, bank and drops.
• Support the Cupola Operator when away from the control station by communicating between different functional areas.
• Report any machine, process or safety issues to the Cupola Operator or Supervisor .
• Support maintenance and technical resources to assist in troubleshooting controls, spinner and support equipment issues.
• Monitor automatic E-stops, lockout points, and control equipment while being repaired
• Collect samples for quality testing and analysis.
• Monitor production line video cameras and scale systems to detect production problems and maximize output
• Fill in for the Cupola Operator in their absence.
• Complete all necessary reports and store any necessary records as required by environmental permits and plant policy.
• Always use safe work practices, follows all safety rules and procedures, immediately reports any hazardous conditions, and fully participate in safety program.
• Perform safety observations and complete training assignments.
• Wears all personal protective equipment as required by management, including but not limited to all or some of the following; protective shoes, glasses, ear plugs, bump cap or hard hat, dust mask or respirator.
• Performs other duties as directed

Benefits

• Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.
• Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
• JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
• JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
• Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
• The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
• JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees