Production Operator 1

Johns Manville•Bremen, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Johns Manville Bremen facility, we manufacture insulation for roofs. This role is part of our Pay-For-Skills program, which offers pay increases as you learn each of the four production jobs, providing room for advancement. The facility is a top performer in the division, supplying material across the United States, which translates to job security. Being part of the Berkshire Hathaway Family means great benefits, and the 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
Troubleshoot and fix problems in production and report 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
Know 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