Extruder Operator Helper at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway in Edison, New Jersey

Job Description:

Extruder Operator Helper
Edison NJ
R24_2672
Full time

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.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $21.71.

This position is responsible for performing all duties on a professional level and complying with the Production Superintendent. This is a production position working from general instructions from the plant management team, and all levels within the organization in support of the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance, and Protection.

Hourly Rate: $21.71

Shift: Tuesday – Thursday 5:00pm – 1:30am Friday & Saturday 5pm – 5am

Your Day to Day:

• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Trains and instructs new or lesser experienced employees as required.
• Ensures that all Housekeeping & 5S areas of responsibility have been completed before end of shift and keeps equipment, work areas and other prescribed areas clean and orderly at all times.
• Operates a lift truck or other material handling equipment in servicing production as required (must be properly licensed).
• Prepares production reports as directed or required.
• Sets up extruder and related equipment for production run, including temperature profiles, required connection and proper operation of all system thermocouples. Confirm settings are correct for material being processed per established manufacturing specs.
• Sets-up sheet trim line, 3 spindle winder, jacketing winder, and sheet stacker.
• Maintains control over extruder operation through continuous monitoring and checking of equipment/product, to insure in-spec processing and PVC sheet production.
• Grinds product sheet of skeleton for re-use.
• Conducts all Cut & Curl tasks independently and at set production rate
• Monitor & train new operators on Cut & Curl Tasks
• Perform Cut & Curl TPM
• Samples/inspects PVC Sheet produced to ensure compliance to finished product specs.
• Power up machines, cooling tower, pull & clean augers, conveying hose inspection, pull roll operation.
• Edge trim knives check, edge trim knives changeover, 2 roll cut set-up, Sheet shear Set Up & Change over
• Performs routine preventative tasks, and ability to disassemble process as necessary (i.e. die split cleaning, torqueing, removal).
• Process jacketing roll orders and complete packaging of jacketing rolls.
• Process bulk roll orders and complete packaging of bulk rolls
• Performs other job or duties as directed or required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• High School diploma or GED
• Flexible in work and assignments
• Must successfully complete job-related training program
• Manufacturing experience and working in a team environment

Physical Demands

• 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 lift up to 50 lbs. as required

Work Environment

• Conditions are often hot.
• The environment may be dirty from oils/grease and may be noisy from the machinery
• Required personal protective equipment must be worn at all times

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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