Extruder Operator Helper - Military veterans preferred

Extruder Operator Helper
Edison NJ
R25_0742
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. At our Edison, NJ site we manufacture PVC fitting covers and jacketing for use with Micro-Lok as well as other types of insulation.

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 environment.

The Johns Manville-Edison, NJ facility is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Extruder Operator Helper. This production position is working to ensure safe work practices while producing quality products. The job requires that the employee be able to work safely and follow safety rules. Individual must be dependable, able to follow instructions and directions according to established operating procedures.

The base hourly rate for an Extruder Operator Helper is: $22.36/Hr.

Employee must be able to work 5pm – 5am Monday & Tuesday; 5pm-1:30am Wednesday - Friday.

We are also seeking to hire an Extruder Operator Helper to work 5pm – 1:30am Tuesday – Thursday; 5pm -5am Friday & Saturday

Job Functions

• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Show initiative in supporting safety, plant wide. Participate on committees as required.
• Trains and instructs new or less experienced employees as required.
• Ensures that all Housekeeping & 5S areas of responsibility have been completed before the end of shift and keeps equipment, work areas and other prescribed areas clean and orderly at all times.
• Wears all required and proper PPE.
• Operates a lift truck or other material handling equipment in servicing production as required (must be properly licensed).
• Uses safe work practices and reports hazardous conditions at all times to supervisor.
• Complete computer-based training and all other programs needed to stay in compliance with company policies.
• Receives and follows verbal and written instructions from supervisor or leader.
• Prepare 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 ensure 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, torquing, removal).
• Maintains responsibility for plant security. Secured building and equipment as required or directed.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, operation delays, or products defects immediately to supervisor or leader.
• Process jacketing roll orders and complete packaging of jacketing rolls.
• Process bulk roll orders and complete packaging of bulk rolls

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment in a safe manner
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities during the course of a day

The right candidate will have a stable track record (work history), great work ethic, and great attitude. Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.

Work Environment

The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, and mobile equipment. The environment is not climate controlled, and employees must be able to work in environments that may be extremely hot and or cold depending upon the operation and the season. The environment may be dirty from oils/grease and may be noisy from the machinery. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment at all times. PPE includes steel-toed shoes, ear protection, eye protection, gloves and high visibility clothing.

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

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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