PVC Machine Operator

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a PVC Machine Operator in Edison, NJ. The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and involves operating a band saw and PVC forming equipment, performing trimming and cutting tasks, and ensuring safe, clean work areas.

The position emphasizes adherence to 5S principles, proper PPE, and timely production reporting. The shift runs 2pm to 10:30pm, with full-time employment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate lift truck and follow safety procedures.
• Strong attention to housekeeping and 5S standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company policies.
• Operates a lift truck or other material handling equipment (must be licensed).
• Performs molding, cutting, trimming, and assembly tasks for PVC fittings as directed.
• Prepares production reports as required and follows supervisor instructions.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or defects to supervisor promptly.
• Cross-trained in multiple areas (300 room, Inline, or Comet Floor Grinder) and assist with blade changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

PVC Machine Operator

Edison NJ

R26_1948

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 $18.70.

Rate: $20.36

Job Objective

Responsible for preforming all duties on a professional level and complying with the Production Superintendent, under direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor. 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.

Shift

2pm - 10:30pm

Your Day to Day

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 policy's.
• Receives and follows verbal and written instructions from supervisor or leader. Prepares production reports as directed or required.
• Must be able to operate the comet and the table saw
• Take Off- Remove form PVC fittings from table saw and place them on the next table which is the band saw.
• Flip the PVC fittings at the table
• Trimming PVC fittings with hand scissors to the correct lengths
• Reports equipment malfunctions, operation delays, or product defects immediately to supervisor or leader.
• Conducts all Cut & Curl tasks independently and at set production rate Prepares production reports as directed or required.
• Performs molding operation for PVC fittings, on unit or line as directed. Inspect fittings for obvious defects-surface, thickness, other as directed- a beginning of shift, and throughout the production run.
• Operate Horizontal Band Saw & Small Mike Thermoformer
• Cross trained in either the 300 room, Inline, or Comet Floor Grinder start/stop
• Assist with Horizontal blade change

What you bring to the table

• High School diploma or GED
• Flexible in work and assignments
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in team-based environment, flexibility, the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment in a safe manor, demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities during the course of the day.

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.

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.

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.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

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.