Production Operator

Production Operator 1 – Bremen, IN –  – Full Time

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.

The base hourly rate for this position is $24.05.

• 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

• 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

With Johns Manville you can take pride in helping our team to deliver products that make a difference in the markets that we serve. You'll have the benefit of a supportive environment with good people who care, plus the opportunity for continued growth in your career. Johns Manville brings stability and a space for innovative thinking. Bring your purpose and desire to grow and in return you'll receive competitive pay, annual merit increases, a generous 401k match, paid holidays and vacation, education reimbursement and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.

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