Mold Line Operator 1

Johns Manville•Ruston, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a production position working to mold Calcium Silicate Insulation product and visually inspect product for quality defects. The job requires that the employee be able to work safely and follow safety rules. Employee must be dependable, able to follow instructions and directions, according to established operating procedures, performs the following duties while cooperating with all levels within the organization in support of the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance and Protection. This position is a training position. This person must show the desire and ability to learn. Excellent attendance, attitude and motivation must be demonstrated to advance to the next level (Mold Operator II). Most duties are performed under direct supervision or while shadowing an experienced operator. Responsible for operating in conformance with the ISO certification held by the Ruston facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 month of manufacturing experience
Must be able to rotate days and nights
Must be able to work safely and follow safety rules
Must be dependable, able to follow instructions and directions, according to established operating procedures
Must show the desire and ability to learn
Must be physically able to perform essential job functions

Nice To Haves

Excellent attendance, attitude, and motivation must be demonstrated to advance to the next level (Mold Operator II)

Responsibilities

Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
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, gloves, dust mask or respirator
Must know, understand, and perform all plant and departmental safety regulations and procedures and immediately reports any hazardous conditions
Performs safety observations and complete training assignments
Must know and understand company policies, regulations, and procedures regarding employee conduct and attendance
Excellent attendance, attitude, and motivation
Lift, handle, and move product from molds and properly place on mold cars within cycle time
Operate controls for all molding machines
Fill, backfill, and mop off molds and mold tops
Clean preheater and hopper
Set up block racks, block holders, pipe sleeves, and install core caps
Scrape and lube followers
Identify and reject molded product that does not meet product specifications
Identify molded product that would be acceptable for rework
Notify Mold Lead or Production Supervisor of mechanical problems that affect quality
Set up Quad-Hex lifters and operate and remove material from Quad-Hex molds
Scrape buildup on heads of Quad-Hex and in mold
Enters tanks to clean while following required safety procedures
Wipe off tanks must be cleaned
Keeps floor and drain clean in basement
Clean plugs
Clean preheater decks (mold line & quad station)
Clean sump
Keep all barrels empty
All molds must be cleaned for mold changes
Performs other duties as assigned.