PVC Machine Operator

Johns Manville•Edison, NJ

About The Position

The PVC Machine Operator performs production duties under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, following instructions from plant management and supporting Johns Manville’s core values of People, Passion, Performance, and Protection. The role includes operating equipment used to produce and finish PVC fittings, completing production tasks independently at the required rate, inspecting products, and preparing production reports. The operator also supports safe work practices, environmental commitments, housekeeping, and compliance training. The listed shift is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Flexibility in work and assignments.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and in a fast-paced setting while working safely.
Ability to handle multiple priorities during the workday.
Ability to stand for long periods on cement floors.
Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders and staircases.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required.
Proper license to operate a lift truck or other material-handling equipment when required.

Responsibilities

Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in accordance with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
Take initiative in plant-wide safety efforts and participate in committees as required.
Complete housekeeping and 5S duties before the end of the shift, and keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Operate a lift truck or other material-handling equipment to support production when required, provided properly licensed.
Use safe work practices and report hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
Complete computer-based training and other programs required for compliance with company policies.
Receive and follow verbal and written instructions from a supervisor or leader; prepare production reports as directed or required.
Operate the Comet and table saw.
Remove PVC fittings from the table saw and move them to the band saw; flip fittings at the table and trim them to the correct lengths with hand scissors.
Report equipment malfunctions, operational delays, and product defects promptly to a supervisor or leader.
Complete Cut & Curl tasks independently at the set production rate.
Perform molding operations for PVC fittings on the unit or line as directed, and inspect fittings for visible defects such as surface or thickness issues at the start of the shift and throughout the production run.
Operate the horizontal band saw and small Mike thermoformer.
Cross-train in either the 300 room, Inline, or Comet Floor Grinder start/stop operation.
Assist with horizontal blade changes.