Mold Line Operator 1

Who We Are

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 $21.68.

Schedule:

Must be able to rotate days and nights.

Pay: $21.68

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:
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• 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 completes training assignments
• Must know and understand company policies, regulations, and procedures regarding employee conduct and attendance
• Excellent attendance, attitude, and motivation
• 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
• When assigned to Mold Line:
  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;
  Performs other duties as assigned.
• When assigned to Quad-Hex Area:
  Set up Quad-Hex lifters and operate and remove material from Quad-Hex molds;
  Scrape buildup on heads of Quad-Hex and in mold;
  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;
  Performs other duties as assigned.
• When assigned to Basement:
  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;
  Works independently;
  Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma or general…