Production Operator 1

Johns Manville•Bremen, IN

1d•Onsite

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. At the Johns Manville Bremen facility, we manufacture insulation for roofs. It's a neat process, but what is even cooler is how we do it... Our PEOPLE are at the core of everything we do Our PASSION is in going the extra mile We PERFORM at a superior level We PROTECT today to ensure tomorrow Operator would join the team in one of the four production positions as part of our Pay-For-Skills program. This program builds on the Production Operator with pay increasing after each of the four jobs is learned which means ROOM FOR ADVANCEMENT. The facility is one of the top performers in the division supplying material all over the United States which translates to JOB SECURITY. Being part of the Berkshire Hathaway Family means GREAT BENEFITS. The Johns Manville Bremen facility has one of the best SAFETY records within the company.

Requirements

At least one year working in a warehouse/production environment
Must be able to accurately read a tape measure, work instruction, finished product specifications
Have general math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages)
Beginner to intermediate computer skills (Microsoft office)
Solid Communication Skills (written/verbal)
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Understand Root Cause Corrective Action Process
Strong decision making skills
Exceptional team player
Able to drive a forklift
Must be able to wear PPE (goggles, face shield, gloves, aprons, safety shoes, etc.)
Must be able to stand for long periods of time on cement floors
Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel and climb ladders and staircases
Must be able to work on elevated levels
Must be able to lift up to 20-50lbs on regular basis
Must be able operate mobile equipment
Must be able to work overtime as needed and have a flexible work schedule, including weekends

Responsibilities

Understand HMIS, MSDS labels and applications
Read and understand production schedule
Understand all company product specifications and quality standards
Trouble shoots and fixes problems in production and reports any problems
Trained in Lock, Tag, Clear, Try and how to lockout dry end equipment
Ensure cleaning expectations are met
Ability to train new employees (production level 1)
Know where and how all emergency stop operations work
What to do in an emergency evacuation
Signed off on all PJO/JSA's for production level 1 position
Able to perform and maintain all checklists for dry end
LTCT Certified
Keep scrap and feet area clean and orderly
Change film on ring wrapper and on full web wrapper
Cut feet material using foot saw
Re-work bundles to put back on the line
Able to hand stack bundles during minor upsets
Scraping laminator top and side plates
Dry end start up, shut down and running out the board
Perform QA core test and learn what adjustments to make accordingly
Removing plastic from rollers
Monitor production during run
How to identify knit lines, blow holes, etc. and able to communicate over the radio
Further understanding of line adjustments during production
How to set out and shim laminator for next run
Learn how to do countdowns
Learn how to set up cross cut for all products
Learn how to set up trim saw for all products
Learn how to set up perforator for all products
Learn how to clean and adjust the mold release system
Able to adjust lengths in cross cut and gang saws
Learn how to set up gang saw for all products
Learn how to set up stacker for all products
Learn how to set up flippers for all products